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Help Kimberly restart a laundry service in Saint Paul after a long illness and repossession
A laundry service in Saint Paul needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a long illness and repossession.
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For nine years I have run a laundry service in Saint Paul. In November, 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,700 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $520
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $640
• Working capital for the first month: $540
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Kimberly
Updates from Kimberly
We're at 20% thanks to 7 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected