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Start-up fund for María: reopening a laundry service after the demolition of the market

María has run a laundry service for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,350 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,458 views
María S. Aguilar
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San Francisco
For four years I have run a laundry service in San Francisco. In June, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 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: • Shop repairs and licensing: $290 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,400 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $660 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from María

  1. Quick update: $540 raised so far (23%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($330 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $170 raised so far (7%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Arianna Dunn

    sending strength, María. Hope this works out for you.

    • Luís Alexandre Barbosa

      Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of San Francisco.

      • Sarah Watkins

        Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

        $959 raised of $2,350

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