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Back to business - Carolina's comeback in Juiz de Fora
Carolina lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $1,000 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇧🇷 Minas Gerais, Brazil2,857 views
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Juiz de Fora. In June, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,000 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $580
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $125
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $200
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Juiz de Fora!
shared it with a few friends. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.