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Help Ren restart a laundry service in Tokyo after a storm that collapsed the roof

Ren has run a laundry service for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,300 will put it back on its feet.

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Ren Sota Ota
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For three years I have run a laundry service in Tokyo. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 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 $2,300 goes: • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $530 • Shop repairs and licensing: $185 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,585 If you're reading this, thank you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Ren

  1. We're at 73% thanks to 38 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. We're at 53% thanks to 35 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($688 in total) I made the first payment toward replacing two washing machines and a dryer. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Kehinde Blessing Odukoya

    Hang in there, Ren. Hope you get there

    • Jayden G. Thornton

      Keep going. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Thane.

      • Janhavi B. VoraQuestionID verified

        how is Ren doing now?

        • Hayato Ohno

          I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 8 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings!

          • Hira Zainab GillPhoto verified

            sending good thoughts, Ren. Small businesses are the heart of Tokyo. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Epe but we're thinking of you.

            • Swati M. Kohli

              Sending strength, Ren. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

              • Joko Ilham Susanto

                Wishing you peace, Ren. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

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