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Start-up fund for Niluka: reopening a laundry service after the demolition of the market

A laundry service in Dehiwala needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after the demolition of the market.

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Niluka Madhavi Mendis
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Dehiwala
For nine years I have run a laundry service in Dehiwala. In September, the demolition of the market 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $400 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $175 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $75 • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Working capital for the first month: $80 With deep gratitude, Niluka
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Niluka

  1. Quick update: $40 raised so far (10%). the plan for initial stock: detergent and packaging is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Teresa L. Mejia

    keep going, Niluka. Shared this with my family. Take care.

    • Việt ThaiID verifiedPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Niluka. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best

      • Waleed Mustafa Hamdan

        Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Medan but we're thinking of you

        $105 raised of $400

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