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Start-up fund for Lincoln: reopening a laundry service after a storm that collapsed the roof
Lincoln lost two washing machines and a dryer to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,350 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States2,130 views
For six years I have run a laundry service in Orlando. In November, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $2,350 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,450
• Working capital for the first month: $610
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $290
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Lincoln
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Sending love, Lincoln. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.
praying for you, Lincoln. Small businesses are the heart of Orlando. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Mumbai.
stay strong, Lincoln. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Turin so I could bring a meal