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Back to business - Kana's comeback in Osaka
Kana lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $2,200 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Osaka. In January, a fire in the building 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,200 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,350
• Initial stock: fabric: $640
• Shop repairs and licensing: $210
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Kana
Quick update: $142 raised so far (6%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($100). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.
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- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $17
- Jennifer M. Perez 🇺🇸 · $25
“Thought of Kana all day after reading this.”
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $50
“Wish I could do more. - Uberlândia”
- Yogesh N. Gokhale 🇮🇳 · $50
“You got this. Saw your post and had to give. - Prayagraj”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kana
Wishing you the best, Kana. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted.