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

Roberto lost two washing machines and a dryer to the demolition of the market and needs $1,300 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

🇧🇷 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil2,319 views
Roberto Enzo Soares
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São Paulo
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in São Paulo. In August, the demolition of the market 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 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 $1,300 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $760 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $190 • Shop repairs and licensing: $150 • Working capital for the first month: $200 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Endale Ephrem Fikadu

    Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

    • Bella Radcliffe

      best of luck, Roberto. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Duque de Caxias

      • Raimundo Arthur Dias

        This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Manchester.

        • Nolan F. Johnson

          Rooting for you, Roberto. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Bucaramanga

          • Grace D. Reyes

            You're not alone, Roberto. Hope this works out for you

            • Ezekiel A. Morales

              Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

              • Tomasz Wasilewski

                Wishing you peace, Roberto. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Take care.

                • Aarti J. Negi

                  Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Thane so I could bring a meal. Love from Rockford

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