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Start-up fund for Kevin: reopening a laundry service after a break-in

Kevin has run a laundry service for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,000 will put it back on its feet.

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom1,794 views
Kevin C. Robinson
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Leeds
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Leeds. In July, a break-in 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,000 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,600 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $470 • Shop repairs and licensing: $600 • Working capital for the first month: $330 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Kevin

  1. Quick update: $410 raised so far (14%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($189 in total) the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($104). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for initial stock: detergent and packaging is now scheduled.

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    “Be well. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - San Diego”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Fresno”

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  • Umesh D. Bedi

    Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Caloocan.

    • Joaquim Márcio Rodrigues

      Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Riyadh donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

      • Alok W. Chauhan

        keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

        • Heitor Henrique SoaresID verified

          thanks for sharing this, Kevin. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

          • Rohan G. Jain

            Good luck, Kevin. This could happen to any of us. All the best

            • Amparo Estrada

              Thanks for sharing this, Kevin. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Leeds.

              • Sadie S. Reynolds

                Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Leeds.

                • Rami Hamza Haddad

                  Your post was clear and honest. After 29 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

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