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Start-up fund for Rylee: reopening a laundry service after a storm that collapsed the roof
Rylee lost two washing machines and a dryer to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,300 to reopen a laundry service and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a laundry service in St. Petersburg. In February, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,300 goes:
• Replacing two washing machines and a dryer: $2,300
• Working capital for the first month: $370
• Shop repairs and licensing: $630
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rylee.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing two washing machines and a dryer is the biggest at $2,300. It helps to be asked.
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Birmingham
how is Rylee doing now?
Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Keep going. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of St. Petersburg
Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Nagpur.
Thinking of you and your family. Small businesses are the heart of St. Petersburg. Hope you're open again soon. All the best