IK Gymnastics Relief Fund!
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Dear IK Families,
As you know, our business operates based on income we receive from classes and team training, all of which came to a complete stop on March 16th, due to COVID-19. Fortunately, we have been able to pay the last 4 weeks of payroll for all of our employees (both fulltime and part time), and the rent/utilities for both gyms. However, we cannot continue to pay our staff and our rent until we are granted a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We applied for the loan as soon as the application was made available, but we don’t know when we will be approved and funded.
It was my family’s collective decision not to charge anyone while the gym is closed. Though we have begun offering Zoom classes, we don’t feel it would be fair to charge anyone because it is not an adequate substitute for in-person gym training. These classes are simply intended to help kids continue to feel inspired in their sport and feel connected to their coaches and friends at IK Gymnastics. For our team members especially, we have been trying to keep them in physical and emotional shape for our future recovery. These kids are unbelievable workers. Dedicated, brave, and optimistic. In fact, some of our team members currently practice multiple hours per day at home. We are inspired by the self-discipline and perseverance these small incredible people have shown.
We have been overwhelmed by the many heartfelt, generous offers from parents to continue to charge them while the gym is closed to get us through this time. Although we truly need the funds, we declined because it just doesn’t feel right to us.
Given the gravity of the situation we have decided to set up a GoFundMe account. This way, families can choose if and how much they want to help. We feel that the fundraiser takes the pressure off. We don’t want any of our families to feel pressured even if they have been with us for a long time as part of the IK family. We want everyone to feel confident and comfortable to choose how much they want to help or whether they want to help at all. We understand that this time is difficult for absolutely everyone.
Whatever money is raised, will first go towards our staff payroll until the PPP loan will come to our account. Once we receive the PPP, if there are any additional funds raised we will allocate them to further preventive care and sanitation that will make our gym the most resilient for viruses and bacteria in the future. Please see the attached document which describes the funding plan. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Irina and family (Veronika, Vlasta, Victor, Svyatoslav)
#SmallBusinessRelief
As you know, our business operates based on income we receive from classes and team training, all of which came to a complete stop on March 16th, due to COVID-19. Fortunately, we have been able to pay the last 4 weeks of payroll for all of our employees (both fulltime and part time), and the rent/utilities for both gyms. However, we cannot continue to pay our staff and our rent until we are granted a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We applied for the loan as soon as the application was made available, but we don’t know when we will be approved and funded.
It was my family’s collective decision not to charge anyone while the gym is closed. Though we have begun offering Zoom classes, we don’t feel it would be fair to charge anyone because it is not an adequate substitute for in-person gym training. These classes are simply intended to help kids continue to feel inspired in their sport and feel connected to their coaches and friends at IK Gymnastics. For our team members especially, we have been trying to keep them in physical and emotional shape for our future recovery. These kids are unbelievable workers. Dedicated, brave, and optimistic. In fact, some of our team members currently practice multiple hours per day at home. We are inspired by the self-discipline and perseverance these small incredible people have shown.
We have been overwhelmed by the many heartfelt, generous offers from parents to continue to charge them while the gym is closed to get us through this time. Although we truly need the funds, we declined because it just doesn’t feel right to us.
Given the gravity of the situation we have decided to set up a GoFundMe account. This way, families can choose if and how much they want to help. We feel that the fundraiser takes the pressure off. We don’t want any of our families to feel pressured even if they have been with us for a long time as part of the IK family. We want everyone to feel confident and comfortable to choose how much they want to help or whether they want to help at all. We understand that this time is difficult for absolutely everyone.
Whatever money is raised, will first go towards our staff payroll until the PPP loan will come to our account. Once we receive the PPP, if there are any additional funds raised we will allocate them to further preventive care and sanitation that will make our gym the most resilient for viruses and bacteria in the future. Please see the attached document which describes the funding plan. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Irina and family (Veronika, Vlasta, Victor, Svyatoslav)
#SmallBusinessReliefOrganizer
IK Gymnastics
Organizer
Chicago, IL
