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Start-up fund for Oluwaseun: reopening a laundry service after a break-in
Oluwaseun lost two washing machines and a dryer to a break-in and needs $250 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,285 views
For three years I have run a laundry service in Lagos. In March, 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 6 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:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $100
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $100
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Oluwaseun
Updates from Oluwaseun
Small update. $113 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($83 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
28% there. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Thank you.
- Tyler T. Kim 🇺🇸 · $100
- Simona Irina Serban 🇷🇴 · $25
- Jacob Johnston 🇬🇧 · $65
- Gabriel Thomas Cousin 🇫🇷 · $30
“Only $30 but hope it helps. - Lille”
- Evans Kato Kigozi 🇺🇬 · $5
“Take care of yourselves. From Entebbe with love.”
- Louise Lucie Adam 🇫🇷 · $5
- Danielle Reed 🇺🇸 · $3
- Beau A. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $50
- Clinton C. Cele 🇿🇦 · $20
“Keep your head up. Thought of Oluwaseun all day after reading this.”
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so sorry you're going through this, Oluwaseun. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Zagazig donated after I showed her your page. Blessings!