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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, Vietnam2,883 views
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
Updates from Dương
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.
12% there. the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled. Thank you.
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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Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City.
best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.
Hang in there, Dương. Shared this with my family. Take care