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Back to business - Edilene's comeback in Santarém

A sewing studio in Santarém needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after the demolition of the market.

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Edilene Francisca Pacheco
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Santarém
For three years I have run a sewing studio in Santarém. In July, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,300 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $860 • Initial stock: fabric: $280 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $70 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Edilene

  1. Small update. $832 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $967 raised so far (74%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 29% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Liliana R. Wright

    Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

    • Adrián H. Cabrera

      rooting for you, Edilene. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

      • Wafula Omondi Maina

        hope it all works out, Edilene. I hope things turn around soon

        • Matthew S. Pruitt

          Keep going. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours.

          • Duangjai Patcharee Jaidee

            Good luck. Small businesses are the heart of Santarém. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together

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