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Vivian needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

A laundry service in Yonkers needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a break-in.

🇺🇸 New York, United States1,501 views
Vivian F. Glover
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Yonkers
For six years I have run a laundry service in Yonkers. 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,550 goes: • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $540 • Working capital for the first month: $750 • Shop repairs and licensing: $260 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Vivian

  1. Small update. $423 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($355 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($160 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Greta NyströmID verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Vivian. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Los Angeles.

    • Sergio W. Ibarra

      You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Yonkers.

      • Hasan Deniz Sarı

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Swansea donated after I showed her your page

        $682 raised of $1,550

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