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Back to business - Allison's comeback in San Jose

Allison lost a cutting table and overlocker to floodwater and needs $3,950 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Allison D. Jennings
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San Jose
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in San Jose. In November, floodwater 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,950 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,600 • Initial stock: fabric: $590 • Working capital for the first month: $760 Glad we found this place.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Allison

  1. Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($1,175). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for replacing a cutting table and overlocker is now scheduled.

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    “Thought of Allison all day after reading this. - San Fernando”

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  • Emma S. Garcia🇬🇧Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Tomás S. Valdez🇲🇽Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Mateo R. Montes

    Best of luck, Allison. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too

    • John Davis

      Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of San Jose.

      • Waseem Saad Mirza

        Rooting for you, Allison. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

        • Rabia Yousafzai

          Thinking of you and your family, Allison. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Marseille

          • Henrique Wagner Dias

            Wishing you peace, Allison. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

            • Júlia Moraes

              Hang in there. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

              • Sneha M. GoudID verified

                Sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.

                • Sevgi Hande Karakaya

                  It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Allentown but we're thinking of you.

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