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Help Fiona restart a laundry service in Johannesburg after a long illness and repossession
Fiona lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $750 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
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For four years I have run a laundry service in Johannesburg. In June, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $750 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $115
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $250
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $385
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Fiona
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($195). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Wishing you peace, Fiona. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Love from East London
wishing you the best, Fiona. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Rome.