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Start-up fund for Mrunal: reopening a laundry service after a fire in the building
Mrunal lost two washing machines and a dryer to a fire in the building and needs $400 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a laundry service in Lucknow. In August, 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 Friday, 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 $400 goes:
• Initial stock: detergent and packaging: $135
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $215
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Mrunal
Good news. Because of your gifts ($118 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Best of luck. Thought of Mrunal all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Mrunal
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. initial stock: detergent and packaging is the biggest at $135. I'll keep the page updated.
Hope it all works out, Mrunal. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up.
Thanks for sharing this, Mrunal. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care!
any update on how things are going in Lucknow?
Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Thane.
Take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Narayanganj this morning.
you're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon
thanks for sharing this, Mrunal. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Lucknow.