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Back to business - Daniela's comeback in São Paulo
Daniela has run a laundry service for fifteen years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,300 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in São Paulo. In August, floodwater 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,300 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $720
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $270
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
• Working capital for the first month: $90
Thanks for reading all this.
- Daniela
Updates from Daniela
Small update. $765 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
Small update. $383 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up!
Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Monterrey so I could bring a meal
thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Best of luck, Daniela. Shared this with my family. Take care