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Back to business - Fernanda's comeback in Buenos Aires
Fernanda has run a sewing studio for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $950 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Buenos Aires. 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 Friday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $950 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $590
• Initial stock: fabric: $150
• Shop repairs and licensing: $125
• Working capital for the first month: $85
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Fernanda
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“From my family to yours. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this.”
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“Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this. - Hialeah”
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“Thinking of you. My father told me about this one. - Cầu Giấy”
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“Take care of yourselves. Only $35 but hope it helps.”
- Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $21.50
“Thinking of you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Milan”
- Kimani Barasa Kyagulanyi 🇰🇪 · $25
“From my family to yours. Thought of Fernanda all day after reading this. - Mombasa”
- Bryan J. De Leon 🇵🇭 · $20
- Anonymous 🇪🇹 · $100
“Happy to help. From Adama with love. - Adama”
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So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Buenos Aires.
Thinking of you and your family, Fernanda. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Fernanda. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Fernanda. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
sending good thoughts, Fernanda. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.