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Back to business - Gustavo's comeback in San Diego
A sewing studio in San Diego needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a break-in.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States4,106 views
For six years I have run a sewing studio in San Diego. In February, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,150 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,550
• Initial stock: fabric: $640
• Shop repairs and licensing: $280
• Working capital for the first month: $680
Thank you so much.
- Gustavo
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Update from San Diego: I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. We're at 63% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Good luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of San Diego.
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of San Diego.
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Take care