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Help Suresh restart a laundry service in Duluth after a storm that collapsed the roof

Suresh lost two washing machines and a dryer to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,150 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.

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Suresh J. Prajapati
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Duluth
For six years I have run a laundry service in Duluth. In August, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,150 goes: • Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,400 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $510 • Shop repairs and licensing: $240 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Suresh

  1. Quick update: $247 raised so far (8%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $375 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Tomoya Yusuke Miura

    Rooting for you, Suresh. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

    • Mohan P. Reddy

      Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of Duluth. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Dayton.

      • Mim Hossain

        Hope things get better soon, Suresh. This could happen to any of us

        $793.50 raised of $3,150

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