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Back to business - Henry's comeback in Las Cruces

Henry lost three industrial sewing machines to floodwater and needs $2,150 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Henry B. Webb
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Las Cruces
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Las Cruces. In January, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 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 $2,150 goes: • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $610 • Working capital for the first month: $260 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,280 Thanks for reading all this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Sander Jesse Vos

    Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Las Cruces. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta Selatan so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Las Cruces.

    • Maya Maya Effendi

      Sending love, Henry. Shared this with my family!

      • Kaylee G. Murray

        Sending love. Hope you get there. God bless!

        • Juan D. Jiménez

          thinking of you and your family, Henry. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Las Cruces.

          • Marites F. DizonPhoto verified

            Best of luck, Henry. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

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