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Back to business - Esteban's comeback in Springfield

A sewing studio in Springfield needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after floodwater.

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Esteban Lara
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Springfield
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Springfield. In July, floodwater took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,300 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $620 • Initial stock: fabric: $870 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,810 Thank you so much. - Esteban
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  • Tess Tess Meijers

    Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Portland

    • Quyên Ngọc Ngo

      Sending good thoughts, Esteban. I hope things turn around soon.

      • Isaac AlvaradoAddress verifiedPhoto verified

        Best of luck, Esteban. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Springfield.

        • Vijay H. Agarwal

          Rooting for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.

          • Arslan Kazmi

            Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings

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