Rescue La La Laundry: Help your local laundromat Stay Open
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Dear Friends,
La La Laundromat, our pride and joy, stands as a beacon in our community—a spacious haven with ample seating and lush greenery, cherished by locals far and wide. But on March 26th, a routine maintenance task took a harrowing turn.
An elderly mechanic, entrusted with welding duties in our boiler room, suddenly felt unwell, prompting a call to 911. Responders, fearing a gas leak, urged the shutdown of the boiler's gas supply. However, a fateful misstep by a Con Ed worker resulted in the cessation of gas to the entire building, despite NO leak being found within our premises.
What ensued was a three-week ordeal, a labyrinth of bureaucratic red tape and financial strain. We, the stalwart team of La La Laundry, found ourselves thrust into a whirlwind of regulations and demands, with NO support from our building management. Every resource was poured into compliance efforts, draining our coffers and leaving other bills in limbo.
Yet, amid the chaos, a beacon of hope emerged. Determined to support our dedicated staff (and their families), we improvised, renting alternate facilities, dispatching laundry services, and rallying our community behind us. Despite the setbacks, we pressed on, fueled by the unwavering support of our patrons.
As we approach the pivotal moment of a walkthrough with the DOB (Department of Buildings) on Tuesday April 16th, optimism flickers. A “Blue Card”, whispered to be the key to restoring our gas supply, beckons on the horizon. But even as we prepare to reopen, a new challenge looms large: the daunting specter of financial recovery.
We had envisioned La La Laundromat not merely as a business, but as a sanctuary—a place of solace and community spirit. Yet, the road ahead is fraught with uncertainty. It is with humility and gratitude that we turn to you, our cherished patrons, for support in our time of need.
Your prayers, your encouragement, and now, your generosity, serve as beacons of hope in our darkest hour.
With your help, La La Laundry can rise from the ashes, standing tall once more to serve the needs of our beloved locals.
Thank you for standing by us in our time of need.
In gratitude,
La La Laundry team
Your contribution will be instrumental in helping us address the following critical expenses:
- Covering the substantial rent for our Laundromat, spanning 5,000 square feet.
- Managing the exorbitant plumbing costs, which have been unexpectedly high.
- Handling construction expenses, including upgrading the boiler, installing a new piping system, adding a brand-new window in the boiler room (requiring breaking into concrete), and cleaning the entire HVAC system.
- Continuously supporting our hardworking employees and their families by ensuring they receive their salaries.
- Funding the salaries of several drivers who are essential for dispatching our laundry services to various locations (where margins are currently slim).
- Meeting the ongoing payments for loans taken out for brand new laundry/dry machines, crucial for maintaining operational efficiency.
Organizer
Pranai Rai
Organizer
New York, NY
