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Start-up fund for Everett: reopening a laundry service after a fire in the building

A laundry service in Albany needs help replacing two washing machines and a dryer after a fire in the building.

🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States1,233 views
Everett Acosta
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Albany
For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Albany. In October, a fire in the building 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 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 $1,250 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $420 • Working capital for the first month: $450 • Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $380 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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  • looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

    • Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Albany

      • Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. I hope December is when things finally get easier.

        • Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Albany!

          • Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

            • Small businesses are the heart of Albany. Hope you're open again soon.

              • So sorry you're going through this, Everett. Hope you get there. Thinking of Albany.

                • your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Albany

                  • Rania Lubna ZerroukiID verifiedPhoto verified

                    Keep going, Everett. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Albany

                    • Hang in there, Everett. I hope things turn around soon. I hope December is when things finally get easier

                      • Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Winston-Salem.

                        • Sending strength, Everett. 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. God bless.

                          • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                            • You're not alone, Everett. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Melbourne this morning. Greetings from Melbourne

                              • Praying for you, Everett. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                                • Thinking of you, Everett. Hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Albany

                                  • Lavanya W. PillaiAddress verified

                                    You're not alone, Everett. Hope this works out for you. Love from Durgapur.

                                    • So sorry you're going through this, Everett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

                                      • sending strength, Everett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

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