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Start-up fund for Hannah: reopening a laundry service after a fire in the building

Hannah has run a laundry service for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,500 will put it back on its feet.

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Hannah C. Ortega
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Leeds
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Leeds. In February, a fire in the building took two washing machines and a dryer. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,500 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,300 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $260 • Shop repairs and licensing: $500 • Working capital for the first month: $440 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Hannah

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    “Good luck. Thought of Hannah all day after reading this. - Saint-Denis”

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3.8(6 reviews)

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    Exceptional service

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  • Take care, Hannah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Leeds

    • Thinking of you and your family, Hannah. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Leeds.

      • Stay strong, Hannah. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Depok this morning.

        • take care. Your post was clear and honest. After 20 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • Take care, Hannah. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

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