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Back to business - Lan's comeback in Hồ Chí Minh City
Lan lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $200 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Hồ Chí Minh City. In December, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $200 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $95
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Lan
Updates from Lan
Quick update: $80 raised so far (40%). the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 33% thanks to 3 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
- Marisol R. González 🇪🇸 · $50
- Divina G. Bautista 🇵🇭 · $30
- Umesh E. Rathore 🇬🇧 · $30
“Good luck. Only $30 but hope it helps. - London”
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“Get well soon. From Milan with love.”
- Beau F. Nguyen 🇨🇦 · $25
- Irmak Eda Bayram 🇹🇷 · $15
“Thought of Lan all day after reading this. - Istanbul”
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- Sophia R. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $3
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hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. Take care
Thinking of you, Lan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Mohammedia.
Small businesses are the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.
thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Cebu City.
so sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.