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Back to business - Rowena's comeback in Pasig
Rowena has run a laundry service for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Pasig. In February, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $700 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $400
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $100
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $100
Glad we found this place.
- Rowena
Updates from Rowena
Update from Pasig: I made the first payment toward replacing two washing machines and a dryer. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Amna Sumbal Jatoi 🇵🇰 · $5
“Every little bit. Thought of Rowena all day after reading this.”
- Cris S. Agustin 🇵🇭 · $10
“Sending love. Small amount but sent with love. - Dasmariñas”
- Jürgen Stefan Hoffmann 🇩🇪 · $100
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Good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 18 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Rooting for you, Rowena. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
good luck, Rowena. Small businesses are the heart of Pasig. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Pasig.
Sending good thoughts, Rowena. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Columbus this morning. Thinking of Pasig
Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Pasig
Take care, Rowena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together.
hope it all works out, Rowena. Shared this with my family.