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Back to business - Keerthana's comeback in Dwarka
A laundry service in Dwarka needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a fire in the building.
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For nine years I have run a laundry service in Dwarka. In August, a fire in the building 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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: $230
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $45
• Shop repairs and licensing: $35
• Working capital for the first month: $90
With deep gratitude,
Keerthana
Updates from Keerthana
39% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
We're at 14% thanks to 2 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
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Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Keerthana.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the biggest at $230. It helps to be asked.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Abuja but we're thinking of you.
thanks for sharing this, Keerthana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Bergamo this morning.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Pune!
Hope things get better soon, Keerthana. Hope the shop reopens soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Dwarka. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Mysuru.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Keerthana?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing two washing machines and a dryer, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
thinking of you, Keerthana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Bergamo.
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Dwarka.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in São Paulo donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from São Paulo.
You're not alone, Keerthana. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Stay strong, Keerthana. I hope things turn around soon. After 22 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Móstoles.
Keep going, Keerthana. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless
Hope things get better soon, Keerthana. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Dwarka.