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Back to business - Emily's comeback in Stellenbosch

A laundry service in Stellenbosch needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a storm that collapsed the roof.

🇿🇦 Western Cape, South Africa1,778 views
Emily S. Mokoena
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Stellenbosch
For three years I have run a laundry service in Stellenbosch. In July, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $800 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $470 • Shop repairs and licensing: $155 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $175 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Emily
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Emily

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 81% funded and the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($337). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Update from Stellenbosch: the plan for initial stock: detergent and packaging is now scheduled. We're at 37% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • David S. Fernandez

    Stay strong, Emily. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

    • Ritu N. Yadav

      Small businesses are the heart of Stellenbosch. Hope you're open again soon.

      • Kai S. Foster

        Thinking of you and your family, Emily. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Dhaka this morning. Greetings from Dhaka

        • Ketki R. Chauhan

          take care, Emily. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Esther Marijke Hendriks

            Praying for you, Emily. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

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