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

A laundry service in Brasília needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a long illness and repossession.

🇧🇷 Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil1,376 views
Lorena Priscila Moraes
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For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Brasília. In April, 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 12 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 $1,000 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $550 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Working capital for the first month: $170 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Lorena

Updates from Lorena

  1. 65% there. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Thank you.

  2. Quick update: $553 raised so far (55%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 19% there. the plan for initial stock: detergent and packaging is now scheduled. Thank you.

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    “Thought of Lorena all day after reading this. - Envigado”

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    “Rooting for you. My cousin told me about this one. - Bacoor”

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  • Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. After 25 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything

    • Thinking of you, Lorena. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Brasília

      • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Lorena!

        • Lorena Priscila MoraesOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          It's all in the list in the story. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the big one at $550, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

      • Sending strength, Lorena. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.

        • Raúl F. MaldonadoID verifiedPhoto verified

          Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

          • Emanuele MorelliPhoto verified

            Stay strong, Lorena. Small businesses are the heart of Brasília. Hope you're open again soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

            • Small businesses are the heart of Brasília. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Brasília

              • Small businesses are the heart of Brasília. Hope you're open again soon. After 26 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Brasília!

                • Small businesses are the heart of Brasília. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours.

                  • You're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. Blessings

                    • sending love, Lorena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from San Jose.

                      • Praying for you, Lorena. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Brasília.

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