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Help Cláudio restart a laundry service in São Paulo after a long illness and repossession
Cláudio lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,250 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a laundry service in São Paulo. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,250 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $140
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $960
• Shop repairs and licensing: $150
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Cláudio
Update from São Paulo: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
6% there. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Thank you.
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Wishing you the best, Cláudio. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Madurai
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Kharkiv but we're thinking of you. Blessings.