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Shima needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
A laundry service in New Delhi needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a fire in the building.
🇮🇳 New Delhi, Delhi, India1,926 views
For nine years I have run a laundry service in New Delhi. In July, a fire in the building 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 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 $800 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $470
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $130
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $125
Thanks for reading all this.
- Shima
Updates from Shima
Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($338). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Shima?
Thank you. If you're in New Delhi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Thanks for sharing this, Shima. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Looking forward to the next update. Love from Buenos Aires
How is Shima doing now?
Take care, Shima. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. God bless.
praying for you, Shima. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
wishing you peace, Shima. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of New Delhi
Thinking of you and your family, Shima. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Take care, Shima. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal
Hang in there, Shima. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
Sending good thoughts, Shima. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Sending good thoughts, Shima. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.