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Start-up fund for Gül: reopening a laundry service after floodwater
A laundry service in Üsküdar needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after floodwater.
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For nine years I have run a laundry service in Üsküdar. In April, floodwater 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,200 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $750
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $200
• Shop repairs and licensing: $110
• Working capital for the first month: $140
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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“Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Saint-Denis”
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“Blessings. Hope the July deadline works out. - Los Angeles”
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“Get well soon. Hope the July deadline works out. - Makati”
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $50
“Hope it all works out. Thought of Gül all day after reading this.”
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Wishing you the best, Gül. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Gül. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 30 people at work. Thinking of Üsküdar.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Guadalajara.