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Start-up fund for Ren: reopening a laundry service after a fire in the building

A laundry service in Shinjuku needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a fire in the building.

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Ren Daiki Sato
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Shinjuku
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Shinjuku. In September, a fire in the building 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $1,750 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $820 • Shop repairs and licensing: $460 • Working capital for the first month: $470 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Brielle E. AdamsAddress verified

    Wishing you the best, Ren. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Lillian E. Parks

      Small businesses are the heart of Shinjuku. Hope you're open again soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

      • Ife Uche Nwachukwu

        Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in São Paulo donated after I showed her your page.

        • Edgardo R. EnriquezQuestion

          How is Ren doing now?

          • Beatriz E. Benítez

            Thinking of you and your family, Ren. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

            • Mackenzie Medina

              Take care. Small businesses are the heart of Shinjuku. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Parramatta but we're thinking of you. God bless.

              • Pradeep Weerasinghe

                praying for you, Ren. Hope the shop reopens soon

                • Swetha H. Mudaliar

                  Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

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