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Back to business - Adriana's comeback in Curitiba
A laundry service in Curitiba needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Curitiba. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $650 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $340
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $105
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $130
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Adriana
Updates from Adriana
Update from Curitiba: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Sérgio Márcio Ramos 🇧🇷 · $50
- Weerasak Thanawat Yodrak 🇹🇭 · $50
- Sanjay G. Oberoi 🇬🇧 · $25
- Jacques E. Kruger 🇿🇦 · $20
- Sandra Débora Albuquerque 🇧🇷 · $20
“Sending love. Thought of Adriana all day after reading this. - Porto Alegre”
- Szymon Zalewski 🇵🇱 · $5
- Joshua M. Meyer 🇺🇸 · $5
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Stay strong, Adriana. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Curitiba.