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Help Svetlana restart a laundry service in Saint Petersburg after the demolition of the market
A laundry service in Saint Petersburg needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after the demolition of the market.
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For six years I have run a laundry service in Saint Petersburg. In July, the demolition of the market 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $220
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $780
• Working capital for the first month: $100
Every share and every dollar helps.
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You're not alone, Svetlana. Shared it with a few friends
Small businesses are the heart of Saint Petersburg. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Saint Petersburg
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Saint Petersburg.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Svetlana.
Initial stock: detergent and packaging is $220 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.
Take care. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Saint Petersburg!
hope things get better soon, Svetlana. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Saint Petersburg.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Saint Petersburg
Wishing you peace, Svetlana. Hope the shop reopens soon
Hope it all works out, Svetlana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Saint Petersburg
Wishing you the best, Svetlana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Saint Petersburg.
Keep going, Svetlana. Small businesses are the heart of Saint Petersburg. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Sending good thoughts, Svetlana. Shared this with my family. After 14 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
sending love, Svetlana. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Ekurhuleni donated after I showed her your page.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Khon Kaen.
I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Tallahassee so I could bring a meal. Love from Howrah.
Small businesses are the heart of Saint Petersburg. Hope you're open again soon