MoneySmall business
Help Moussa restart a laundry service in Grenoble after a break-in
Moussa lost two washing machines and a dryer to a break-in and needs $4,100 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇫🇷 France1,994 views
For four years I have run a laundry service in Grenoble. In November, a break-in 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $4,100 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,550
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $540
• Shop repairs and licensing: $580
• Working capital for the first month: $430
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Moussa
Updates from Moussa
We're at 4% thanks to 9 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Update from Grenoble: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Jameson Cohen 🇦🇺 · $200
“All the best. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Newcastle”
- Hendra Yusuf Hartono 🇮🇩 · $100
- Juan C. Domingo 🇵🇭 · $94
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
- Lydia L. Morales 🇺🇸 · $30
- Tabitha Kimaro 🇰🇪 · $30
- Sumon Ghosh 🇧🇩 · $30
- Valentina N. Paredes 🇲🇽 · $25
“Take care of yourselves. Been where you are, it gets better. - Iztapalapa”
- Peace Ifeoma Shittu 🇳🇬 · $20
- Roberto S. Cabrera 🇲🇽 · $20
- Beatriz Aparecida Dantas 🇧🇷 · $20
“Wishing you the best. My father told me about this one. - Caruaru”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15
- Việt Giang Nguyen 🇻🇳 · $15
- Deepak H. Malhotra 🇺🇸 · $10
- Micah Tucker 🇺🇸 · $10
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Moussa all day after reading this. - Allentown”
- Fabrice Vincent Gautier 🇫🇷 · $10
- Maya Yuni Budiman 🇮🇩 · $5
- Taylor N. Harris 🇦🇺 · $5
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Sending strength, Moussa. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.
Stay strong, Moussa. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in San Francisco donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Kochi.
Sending good thoughts, Moussa. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Los Angeles.