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Start-up fund for Sneha: reopening a laundry service after floodwater

Sneha has run a laundry service for fifteen years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.

🇮🇳 Mysuru, Karnataka, India1,438 views

Sneha M. Sivakumar

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Mysuru

For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Mysuru. In August, floodwater 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 2 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 $350 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $50 • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $180 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $120 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Sneha

#small-business #livelihood #restart

Updates from Sneha

Small update. $204 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 71% funded and the plan for replacing two washing machines and a dryer is now scheduled.

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