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Back to business - Hiba's comeback in Alexandria
Hiba has run a laundry service for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.
🇪🇬 Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt1,364 views
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Alexandria. In October, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $190
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $50
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $85
Every share and every dollar helps.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Hiba?
Thank you. If you're in Alexandria I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hope things get better soon, Hiba. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 29 people at work. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan
Sending good thoughts, Hiba. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Haarlem!
Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Alexandria.
Take care, Hiba. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted
Take care, Hiba. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together.
Praying for you, Hiba. Hope you get there. God bless.