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Alejandra needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Alejandra lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $3,400 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

🇺🇸 Aurora, Illinois, United States274 views
Alejandra N. Mora
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Aurora
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Aurora. In August, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,400 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,850 • Initial stock: fabric: $480 • Shop repairs and licensing: $680 • Working capital for the first month: $390 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Alejandra
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Alejandra

  1. We're at 4% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $164 raised so far (5%). I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($164 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Milon Masud Bhuiyan 🇧🇩 · $30

    “Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Chattogram”

  • Sasithorn Jiraporn Phetcharat 🇹🇭 · $20
  • Vani F. Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 · $44

    “Take care of yourselves. My brother told me about this one. - Surat”

  • Arun R. Yadav 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Alyssa Allen 🇬🇧 · $100

    “Blessings. Saw your post and had to give. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

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  • Shreya J. Vyas

    Thinking of you and your family, Alejandra. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • Kipchoge Hamisi Kigozi

      Thinking of you and your family, Alejandra. Small businesses are the heart of Aurora. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.

      • Tamaki Yumi Harada

        Hang in there, Alejandra. Hope the shop reopens soon.

        • Priscila Simone Miranda

          hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback.

          • Everly A. Hicks

            Hope it all works out, Alejandra. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Aurora

            • Emine Ayşe Şen

              Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

              $214 raised of $3,400

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