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Back to business - Isabel's comeback in San Diego
Isabel has run a sewing studio for twelve years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in San Diego. 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $3,550 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,050
• Initial stock: fabric: $600
• Shop repairs and licensing: $570
• Working capital for the first month: $330
With deep gratitude,
Isabel
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Take care, Isabel. Hope the shop reopens soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of San Diego.
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 37 people at work. Greetings from Ibadan.
Good luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Lyon this morning. All the best
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. God bless!
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Love from 6th of October City.
thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
So sorry you're going through this, Isabel. Hope you get there. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
You're not alone, Isabel. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Take care, Isabel. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Obuasi.