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Back to business - Clinton's comeback in Johannesburg
A tailoring shop in Johannesburg needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.
🇿🇦 South Africa1,110 views
For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Johannesburg. In June, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $730
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $115
• Shop repairs and licensing: $115
• Working capital for the first month: $240
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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“Hope this helps. Saw your post and had to give. - Curitiba”
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“Best of luck. Thought of Clinton all day after reading this. - Bekasi”
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Clinton?
So sorry you're going through this, Clinton. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. God bless!
Take care. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Cork so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Abuja
Sending strength, Clinton. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 9 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Clinton. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Sending love, Clinton. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Clinton
Sending love, Clinton. Shared it with a few friends. God bless
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Los Angeles.
You're not alone, Clinton. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Keep going. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Cologne.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Jakarta Selatan.
you're not alone, Clinton. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Johannesburg.
wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Reading.