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Chhaya lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $550 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Nagpur, Maharashtra, India777 views
Chhaya Bajpai
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Nagpur
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Nagpur. In June, a break-in 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 $550 goes: โ€ข Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $370 โ€ข Initial stock: fabric: $55 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $80 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $45 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Chhaya

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  • Mussa Bakari Odhiambo ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20
  • Boon Lertchai Kongkaew ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $20

    โ€œHope this helps. Thought of Chhaya all day after reading this.โ€

  • Xiu Wu ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Larissa Beatriz Vieira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50

    โ€œWishing you the best. Thought of Chhaya all day after reading this.โ€

  • Khadija Ngozi Hassan ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $47

    โ€œBlessings. I'm in Awka, thinking of you.โ€

  • Cรดng Anh Do ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15

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