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Duygu needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
A laundry service in Istanbul needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after floodwater.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye772 views
For three years I have run a laundry service in Istanbul. In July, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 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 $650 goes:
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $180
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $300
• Working capital for the first month: $170
Glad we found this place.
- Duygu
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Duygu.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. initial stock: detergent and packaging comes first ($180) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
wishing you peace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Istanbul
Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Los Angeles.
good luck, Duygu. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Small businesses are the heart of Istanbul. Hope you're open again soon. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Duygu. Small businesses are the heart of Istanbul. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Hanoi
Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Istanbul. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.
Thinking of you, Duygu. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Duygu. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. Thinking of Istanbul.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Lagos
Good luck, Duygu. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.