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Start-up fund for Haruka: reopening a laundry service after a break-in

Haruka lost two washing machines and a dryer to a break-in and needs $2,800 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan1,692 views
Haruka Hashimoto
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Fukuoka
For four years I have run a laundry service in Fukuoka. In April, a break-in 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 Monday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,800 goes: β€’ Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,750 β€’ Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $480 β€’ Shop repairs and licensing: $280 β€’ Working capital for the first month: $290 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Haruka

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  • Good luck, Haruka. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings

    • Rooting for you, Haruka. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up. Love from Quezon City.

      • Stay strong, Haruka. This could happen to any of us.

        • hang in there, Haruka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope July is when things finally get easier. God bless.

          • is there anything that isn't money that would help Haruka?

            • Haruka HashimotoOwnerAnswerID verified

              Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing two washing machines and a dryer, advice is welcome too. Good question.

          • Hope things get better soon, Haruka. Hope you get there

            • You're not alone, Haruka. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Milan

              • Any update on how things are going in Fukuoka?

                • So sorry you're going through this, Haruka. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Addis Ababa but we're thinking of you.

                  • Deepa SoodPhoto verified

                    Thinking of you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

                    • Stay strong, Haruka. Small businesses are the heart of Fukuoka. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                      • Rooting for you, Haruka. Shared this with my family

                        • Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback

                          • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                            • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Campinas.

                              • Hope things get better soon, Haruka. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up

                                • sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Fukuoka.

                                  • Praying for you, Haruka. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Semarang this morning.

                                    • Praying for you. Hope you get there. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Ekurhuleni.

                                      • Take care. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

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