
Tragic Fire! Please Help Rebuild
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Caltor McLean, the owner of Rainbow Laundromat and Four Corners’ Pizza Cafe (located on Bowdoin Street), is a pillar in Dorchester’s Four-Corners community. For the past 20 years, he has put his blood, sweat and tears into his businesses and the community. Tragically, on Thursday, January 27, 2022, Caltor lost everything in a fire that destroyed his businesses.
Caltor is a man who is incredibly giving and was instrumental in the revitalization of the Four Corners Main Streets. This man is actively involved in every aspect of the word “community” by
- Providing employment opportunities to residents
- Sponsoring basketball and baseball youth leagues
- Developing partnerships with local schools and area businesses
- Giving local and state political leaders opportunities to meet and greet their constituents
- Allowing community organizations to utilize his outdoor space
- Positively bridging the gap for better relationships between the police and the community
Rainbow Laundromat and Four Corners Pizza Cafe are staples to the Four Corners' community, and Caltor McLean is the type of business owner that we want and need in our community. Below are a few testimonials from members of the community:
“Caltor has helped me to feed my parents who are on a fixed income…” ~ Anna Pina, Dorchester, MA
“When I have issues with my son, I go to Caltor for guidance and support.” ~ Resident, Mission Hill, MA
“It's been difficult for me and my children; Mr. C’s prices are so good; my daughters love the after-school 25 cent wings and pizza specials. There were many times when they are short, and Mr. C always got my back.” ~ Parent, Upper Academy
“During the onset of Covid when I was furloughed for six months, Caltor did my laundry, and when my unemployment was finally approved, he never asked me for a dime.” ~ Ms. Cori Jones, Roxbury, MA
“Caltor is my role model. He's a father figure and showed me the true meaning of confidence and how [confidence] is important in everyday life.” ~ Sean ( participant in the summer mentorship program), Boston Public Schools
“He has helped me so much. I want to help [Caltor] in any way.” ~ Resident, Dorchester, MA (Four Corners)
“Caltor assisted my son with starting his small business 5 years ago and still acts as a mentor and advisor at no charge.” ~ Resident, Jamaica Plain, MA
“He fed me and my family when we were hungry.” ~ Resident, Hyde Park, MA
If you know Caltor, he is a man who is humble in spirit and would never ask for assistance. We, the community, have decided to do so.
We thank you in advance for your support. We hope to be a rainbow in Caltor’s cloud.
Let’s help Caltor McLean rebuild!
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO DIRECTLY TO CALTOR MCLEAN
Co-organizers (2)
Ghia McLean
Organizer
Boston, MA
Rain Laund
Beneficiary
Gale Scott
Co-organizer