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Back to business - Cristina's comeback in Bergamo
Cristina lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $2,550 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Bergamo. 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,550 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $290
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,050
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $210
Thank you for reading my story.
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everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. God bless.
Praying for you, Cristina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Cristina!
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. shop repairs and licensing comes first ($290) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
keep going, Cristina. Small businesses are the heart of Bergamo. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to Madrid so I could bring a meal. Take care!
Take care, Cristina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes