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Sophie needs two washing machines and a dryer to reopen a laundry service
A laundry service in New York needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a storm that collapsed the roof.
🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States599 views
For four years I have run a laundry service in New York. 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $1,650
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $800
• Shop repairs and licensing: $730
• Working capital for the first month: $770
Glad we found this place.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Sophie!
It's all in the list in the story. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the big one at $1,650, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Lucknow this morning.
So sorry you're going through this, Sophie. Small businesses are the heart of New York. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Santos.
Wishing you peace, Sophie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Osaka.
Hope things get better soon, Sophie. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.