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Johanna needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

Johanna lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,800 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇩🇪 Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany2,660 views
Johanna Elisabeth Voigt
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Karlsruhe
For three years I have run a laundry service in Karlsruhe. In May, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,800 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $450 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $630 • Working capital for the first month: $720 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Johanna

  1. We're at 34% thanks to 23 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $282 raised so far (16%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $205 raised so far (11%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Ilham Wardana

    You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Knoxville but we're thinking of you. God bless.

    • Ghassan Fadi Hussein

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Bandung.

      • Konstantin Roman BogdanovPhoto verified

        So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 10 people at work. Love from Bonny

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