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Dry Cleaner Gives Away His Services to Unemployed Folks Headed to Job Interviews: ‘Just Pay It Forward’

In the bustling heart of Silicon Valley, Ali Shirkhodaei, owner of Lux Cleaning and Alterations, extends a hand to those reaching for their next chance, pressing their garments with the elegance of empathy and speed born of experience. Migrating from Iran with dreams cloaked in uncertainty, Ali transformed his molecular biology degree into a thriving dry cleaning business, where he now offers unemployed job seekers free services. "It's not about just getting, it's about giving," he shares, embodying a wisdom nurtured through immigrant perseverance and a desire to infuse his work with kindness. His generosity serves as a beacon of hope, symbolized by a polished shirt and a shared smile, and echoes a timeless call to "pay it forward" in a world often driven by personal gain. At its core, the story weaves themes of community support, immigrant resilience, and the transformative power of small acts of kindness that ripple beyond their origins.

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