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Back to business - Johan's comeback in Polokwane

A laundry service in Polokwane needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a long illness and repossession.

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Johan L. Mthembu
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Polokwane
For three years I have run a laundry service in Polokwane. In June, 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 Friday, 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 $750 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $80 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $470 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $200 Thanks for reading all this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Johan

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($310 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $240 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing two washing machines and a dryer.

  3. Update from Polokwane: I made the first payment toward initial stock: detergent and packaging. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Every little bit. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Makati”

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    “Every little bit! - Bergamo”

  • Miguel G. Lacson 🇵🇭 · $10

    “Stay strong. Thought of Johan all day after reading this. - San Fernando”

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  • Tadesse Yared Eshetu

    Hang in there, Johan. Hope you get there. All the best.

    • Oliver L. Stewart

      Thinking of you, Johan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Newcastle so I could bring a meal. Love from Manila.

      • Luana Viviane Martins

        Hang in there, Johan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

        $566.50 raised of $750

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