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Babatunde needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
A laundry service in Lagos needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a long illness and repossession.
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For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Lagos. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $400 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $155
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $130
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $65
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Babatunde
Updates from Babatunde
Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($107). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. - Babatunde
Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and I made the first payment toward replacing two washing machines and a dryer.
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Small businesses are the heart of Lagos. Hope you're open again soon
Keep going, Babatunde. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless
Thanks for sharing this, Babatunde. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Limerick
good luck, Babatunde. Hope the shop reopens soon.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Bahir Dar.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Accra so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Good luck, Babatunde. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Dhaka donated after I showed her your page.
shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Lagos
Keep going, Babatunde. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Thinking of you, Babatunde. I hope things turn around soon
Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Ciudad de México.
Thinking of you and your family, Babatunde. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
Best of luck, Babatunde. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 28 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless