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Back to business - Ruth's comeback in Dodoma
Ruth lost two washing machines and a dryer to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $500 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
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For four years I have run a laundry service in Dodoma. In January, 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 Wednesday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $330
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $45
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Keep going, Ruth. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Best of luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Ruth. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
any update on how things are going in Dodoma?
sending good thoughts, Ruth. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Lahore.
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Dodoma.
Hope it all works out, Ruth. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Chandler
Looking forward to the next update. After 7 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
You're not alone, Ruth. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Guadalajara donated after I showed her your page