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Back to business - Donna's comeback in San Francisco

A sewing studio in San Francisco needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a long illness and repossession.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 94121, San Francisco, California, United States3,182 views
Donna S. Nichols
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San Francisco
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in San Francisco. In February, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,400 goes: โ€ข Initial stock: fabric: $760 โ€ข Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,900 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $740 Thank you so much.

Updates from Donna

  1. Small update. $1,996 so far, the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $917 raised so far (21%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $607 raised so far (14%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Willem C. Williams ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $19
  • Alexander S. Dalton ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10
  • Chidinma Oluwaseun Shittu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $30
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10
  • Patrick Yaw Fuseini ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $37
  • Valentina H. Lamb ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $5
  • Umar Qasim Raza ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $20
  • Seul-gi Ji-min Ku ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25

    โ€œThought of Donna all day after reading this. - Seoulโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Sebastian P. Frazier ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Teresa L. Murphy ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Mutua Juma Mbwambo ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $10

    โ€œThinking of you. Hope the April deadline works out. - Kinondoniโ€

  • Payal G. Singh ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Popy Rubina Majumder ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $30
  • Sawsan Amal Saleh ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Rafael M. De Leon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10

    โ€œThinking of you. Thought of Donna all day after reading this. - Bacoorโ€

  • Shira Ilana Barak ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $20
  • Apio Mushi ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $70.50
  • Mohammed Ibrahim Jaber ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $30

    โ€œHope things get better. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Gizaโ€

Reviews

3.1(8 reviews)

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  • Roberto D. Hernรกndez๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Brigitte Marlene Schubert๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Kelechi Chidi Nnamdi๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

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

  • Malee Nongnuch Chaiyasit๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Dennis Peter Njoroge๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Stephanie M. Lucas๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Sandeep Subash Poudel๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Russell R. Elliott๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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  • Sending good thoughts, Donna. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Bornova.

    • รlvaro SerranoAddress verified

      Wishing you the best, Donna. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Bandung so I could bring a meal. Love from San Diego.

      • hope this works out for you. Love from Coyoacรกn

        • Rooting for you, Donna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Scranton this morning. Thinking of San Francisco.

          • hope things get better soon, Donna. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

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