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Start-up fund for Gbenga: reopening a laundry service after a fire in the building
Gbenga has run a laundry service for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a laundry service in Epe. In October, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $400 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $185
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $70
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $85
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Gbenga
Updates from Gbenga
Small update. $110 so far, the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 15% funded and the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled.
- Dewi Zahra Lie 🇮🇩 · $10
- Werner David Köhler 🇩🇪 · $50
- Lakshmi P. Swamy 🇮🇳 · $40
“Be well. Only $40 but hope it helps. - Bengaluru”
- Arturo Franco 🇲🇽 · $10
- Fiona N. Mahlangu 🇿🇦 · $50
- Jonas Lundqvist 🇸🇪 · $10
“Wish I could do more. Saw your post and had to give. - Malmö”
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Sending love, Gbenga. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Londrina
Thinking of you, Gbenga. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Epe.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Gangnam this morning. God bless.