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Back to business - Alice's comeback in Hamilton

A tailoring shop in Hamilton needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.

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Alice P. Graham
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Hamilton
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Hamilton. In August, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,900 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,650 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $710 • Shop repairs and licensing: $170 • Working capital for the first month: $370 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Alice

  1. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($103). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 3% funded and I made the first payment toward replacing three industrial sewing machines.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($88). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

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  • José K. Guzmán

    stay strong, Alice. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Seoul.

    • Jamila Nour Slimani

      Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Badagry.

      • Yana Tetiana Stepanov

        So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Shubra

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