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Start-up fund for Songül: reopening a laundry service after a long illness and repossession
Songül lost two washing machines and a dryer to a long illness and repossession and needs $650 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye833 views
For six years I have run a laundry service in Istanbul. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $650 goes:
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $115
• Working capital for the first month: $75
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $460
Thank you for reading my story.
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I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.