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Start-up fund for Madelyn: reopening a laundry service after the demolition of the market
A laundry service in Mandurah needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after the demolition of the market.
🇦🇺 Western Australia, Australia1,998 views
For six years I have run a laundry service in Mandurah. In December, the demolition of the market 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 4 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 $3,700 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,350
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $390
• Shop repairs and licensing: $280
• Working capital for the first month: $680
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Madelyn
Updates from Madelyn
Quick update: $1,474 raised so far (40%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($999). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Small update. $371 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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keep going. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Ikeja.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Chennai but we're thinking of you.
Thanks for sharing this, Madelyn. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.
Stay strong, Madelyn. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Machakos!
hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.
you're not alone, Madelyn. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Mandurah.
Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Fort Worth.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 10 people at work