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Back to business - Rosângela's comeback in Niterói
Rosângela lost two washing machines and a dryer to a break-in and needs $900 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇧🇷 Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil487 views
For six years I have run a laundry service in Niterói. In September, a break-in 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $900 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $510
• Shop repairs and licensing: $155
• Working capital for the first month: $235
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rosângela.
Sure. The biggest one is replacing two washing machines and a dryer, $510. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.
Sending strength, Rosângela. Shared this with my family. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
You're not alone, Rosângela. Small businesses are the heart of Niterói. Hope you're open again soon.
Small businesses are the heart of Niterói. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Olinda.
Take care, Rosângela. Hope the shop reopens soon.
rooting for you, Rosângela. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Thinking of Niterói.
Wishing you the best, Rosângela. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care
Wishing you peace, Rosângela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.