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Dan needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service

A laundry service in St. Petersburg needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Dan Shan Zeng
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St. Petersburg
For three years I have run a laundry service in St. Petersburg. In January, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,150 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,300 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $720 • Shop repairs and licensing: $470 • Working capital for the first month: $660 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Dan

Updates from Dan

  1. We're at 13% thanks to 8 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Update from St. Petersburg: I made the first payment toward replacing two washing machines and a dryer. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($233). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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