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Help Lâm restart a laundry service in Da Nang after a long illness and repossession
Lâm has run a laundry service for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Da Nang. In March, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $350 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $165
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $50
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Working capital for the first month: $90
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Lâm
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thanks for sharing this, Lâm. Looking forward to the next update
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Barcelona donated after I showed her your page. Love from Barcelona
Stay strong, Lâm. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Bogor this morning. Thinking of Da Nang
Sending strength, Lâm. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Setagaya but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Best of luck, Lâm. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Rooting for you, Lâm. Shared it with a few friends.