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Dương needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

Dương lost two washing machines and a dryer to floodwater and needs $800 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇻🇳 Hồ Chí Minh City, Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam2,881 views
Dương Hùng Thai
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Hồ Chí Minh City
For four years I have run a laundry service in Hồ Chí Minh City. In August, floodwater 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $800 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $510 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $125 • Shop repairs and licensing: $75 • Working capital for the first month: $90 Thanks for reading all this. - Dương
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Dương

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($436 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 12% there. the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Quick update: $376 raised so far (47%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Rodel B. MartinezPhoto verified

    Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City.

    • Isaac JordanPhoto verified

      best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.

      • Fitri Eka Sihombing

        Hang in there, Dương. Shared this with my family. Take care

        $919.50 raised of $800

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