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An Upper East Side dry cleaner features the following sign, "If you are unemployed and need an outfit clean for an interview, we will clean it for free." First Professional Cleaners' owner Carlos Vasquez tells WCBS 880 even though it's costing him money, "I had a customer bring cookies and they show a lot of appreciation and it makes me feel great." Aw! He acknowledges, "You might find one or two that might be lying but, you know, so be it," and anyway, so far, only a few customers have taken him up on the offer. His business is at 345 East 72nd Street—we hope folks who do get free dry cleaning from him pay it forward by taking their dry cleaning to him once they are employed!
Dry Cleaner Offers Free Dry Cleaning For Job Interviews
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I agree. Jake is making the Extra Extras more thick than say 3-4 bold ones.
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I used to live in that building. Carlos and his wife are two of the most genuinely nice people I've ever encountered. They charge a bit more than some places, but I was absolutely thrilled to use them for my dry cleaning despite that. They do a great job, they knew my name from the second time I used them, and they couldn't be more friendly. Great to see them getting the credit that they deserve.
Aw, that's really nice to hear that. I love that we can have relationships with the little mom & pop businesses that are still around.
Dear Carlos and Family,
You are awesome and I love you.
Giant Hug.
-Strange Woman From Chelsea
I took advantage of this in Jan 2004 when I was laid off. They were so nice... and it was comforting I had that little extra boost from people who want to see you do your best when you're trying to get back into the game.
I've seen this sign in their window since I moved into the n'hood in 2002 - and thankful that there are people who really want you to do your best.
Viva Pronoia!
That is so sweet! No catch? Wow!
"alot of apprecication"? (Need to edit this - a lot of appreciation.)
This is really nice of them.
I'm a little misty eyed.
They should be sued for discriminating against employed people. Wall street bankers need love too.
This is exactly what we need to be doing for one another in this time. I'm all for it! Let's barter like early settlers, bike to work, grow food in community gardens, create sustainability in collectives of artists, volunteer to share our skills with others and ride out this depression the right way!