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Oky needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
Oky has run a laundry service for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a laundry service in Bekasi. In March, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $500 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $260
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $75
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Working capital for the first month: $95
I hope life is good to you.
- Oky
Updates from Oky
Small update. $196 so far, we've started the first stage. - Oky
39% there. the plan for initial stock: detergent and packaging is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Hope this helps. Thought of Oky all day after reading this.”
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“Praying for you. I'm in Sylhet, thinking of you.”
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Rooting for you, Oky. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings
sending love. This could happen to any of us. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Gazipur
Wishing you the best, Oky. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Santos.
you're not alone, Oky. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Kilkenny but we're thinking of you. God bless.
thinking of you and your family, Oky. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Leeds donated after I showed her your page