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Help Bo-ra restart a laundry service in Gangnam after the demolition of the market
Bo-ra has run a laundry service for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,550 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a laundry service in Gangnam. In February, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,550 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,350
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $560
• Shop repairs and licensing: $270
• Working capital for the first month: $370
Thank you for reading my story.
- Bo-ra
Updates from Bo-ra
Quick update: $831 raised so far (33%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Gangnam.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Bo-ra?
Hope things get better soon, Bo-ra. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
Thinking of you, Bo-ra. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Bo-ra. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Good luck, Bo-ra. Hope this works out for you.