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Yewande needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
Yewande has run a laundry service for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a laundry service in Enugu. In January, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $190
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $55
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $55
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Yewande
Quick update: $178 raised so far (51%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Elke Jessica Wolff 🇩🇪 · $9
- Shai Kobi Friedman 🇮🇱 · $11
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Yewande all day after reading this. - Jerusalem”
- Stephanie E. Vazquez 🇬🇧 · $20
- Uchenna Rotimi Odukoya 🇳🇬 · $157.50
“Only $158 but hope it helps. - Awka”
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You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Love from London.
Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Arlington.
Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Madrid so I could bring a meal.
Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Enugu. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Rooting for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Hyderabad.
sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Enugu.
Wishing you peace, Yewande. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope May is when things finally get easier. God bless.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Enugu.