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Start-up fund for Jagadish: reopening a laundry service after a long illness and repossession
A laundry service in New Delhi needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a long illness and repossession.
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For six years I have run a laundry service in New Delhi. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 Friday, and I employed 2 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 $250 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $75
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $80
With deep gratitude,
Jagadish
Updates from Jagadish
We're at 40% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Wishing you peace, Jagadish. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Entebbe donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of New Delhi.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Jagadish?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about working capital for the first month, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending strength, Jagadish. Hope you get there. God bless.
Hope it all works out. 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.
wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.
is working capital for the first month the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Sure. The biggest one is working capital for the first month, $75. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Let me know if you want more detail.
hope you make a strong comeback. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Liverpool.
Hope it all works out, Jagadish. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of New Delhi
keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
Small businesses are the heart of New Delhi. Hope you're open again soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Saint-Étienne.
stay strong. Hope you get there. Love from Katowice.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. God bless.