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Back to business - Lucas's comeback in São Paulo

Lucas has run a laundry service for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $1,250 will put it back on its feet.

🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil2,325 views
Lucas Wagner Dias
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São Paulo
For four years I have run a laundry service in São Paulo. 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,250 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $880 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $155 • Shop repairs and licensing: $95 • Working capital for the first month: $120 I hope life is good to you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lucas

  1. 40% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  2. We're at 29% thanks to 10 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $231 raised so far (18%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Otávio Márcio Fonseca

    Best of luck, Lucas. Shared it with a few friends.

    • Joy Blessing Falana

      Wishing you the best, Lucas. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 16 people at work. God bless

      • Marie Marlene SchumacherID verifiedPhoto verified

        Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of São Paulo.

        • Boon Anucha Saetang

          Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Campinas

          • Irene K. Solís

            Keep going, Lucas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care!

            • Pimchanok Ploy Eiamsa-ard

              So sorry you're going through this, Lucas. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

              • Seema C. Tripathi

                sending good thoughts, Lucas. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted

                • Parth Zaveri

                  Sending strength, Lucas. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best

                  • Shawn C. Wheeler

                    Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Caloocan.

                    • Waqas Farhan Mirza

                      Stay strong, Lucas. Shared it with a few friends

                      • Abdul Sohel Uddin

                        Sending strength, Lucas. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Saint Paul

                        $914.50 raised of $1,250

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