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Help Lubna restart a laundry service in Heliopolis after a fire in the building
A laundry service in Heliopolis needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a fire in the building.
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For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Heliopolis. In April, a fire in the building 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $145
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $130
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $65
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Lubna
Quick update: $240 raised so far (60%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($50). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
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Rooting for you, Lubna. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Heliopolis.
Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Heliopolis. Hope you're open again soon.
Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Mumbai.