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Start-up fund for Marlon: reopening a laundry service after floodwater

Marlon lost two washing machines and a dryer to floodwater and needs $750 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Marlon Hylton
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Kingston
For four years I have run a laundry service in Kingston. In July, floodwater 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $750 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $120 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $420 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $210 Thank you so much.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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