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Back to business - Eduardo's comeback in São Paulo
Eduardo lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $1,150 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in São Paulo. In May, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,150 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $800
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $120
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $135
Thank you for reading my story.
- Eduardo
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Sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Sending love, Eduardo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
Thinking of you and your family, Eduardo. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!
Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Cape Town donated after I showed her your page.
hope things get better soon, Eduardo. Small businesses are the heart of São Paulo. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted.
Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Eduardo. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Boston.
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Durgapur.