Aldo needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Salerno. In October, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,450 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $400 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $490 • Working capital for the first month: $560 Thanks for reading all this. - Aldo