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

Somchai lost two washing machines and a dryer to a fire in the building and needs $800 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Somchai Banjong Ruangrit
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Bang Khen
For twelve years I have run a laundry service in Bang Khen. In May, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $800 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $490 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $75 • Shop repairs and licensing: $125 • Working capital for the first month: $110 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Shawn T. FernandezID verified

    Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.

    • Moin Haris MirzaQuestion

      how is Somchai doing now?

      • Gilbert E. TolentinoID verified

        good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Rosângela Regina SiqueiraPhoto verified

          Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Bang Khen

          • Fernando W. Quizon

            Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 23 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything

            • Carmela A. Pascual

              rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Adama donated after I showed her your page

              • Cecilia F. Mendoza

                Sending good thoughts, Somchai. This could happen to any of us. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

                • Murilo Arthur Prado

                  Keep going, Somchai. Small businesses are the heart of Bang Khen. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                  • Angelo M. Salazar

                    Sending strength, Somchai. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

                    • Avraham Avraham Peretz

                      Thanks for sharing this, Somchai. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                      • Chloe W. Merritt

                        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

                        • Narong Eiamsa-ard

                          Good luck, Somchai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

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