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Back to business - Lillian's comeback in Los Angeles

Lillian lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,850 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Lillian Hudson
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Los Angeles
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Los Angeles. In October, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, 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 $3,850 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,500 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $540 • Shop repairs and licensing: $290 • Working capital for the first month: $520 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Lillian
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lillian

  1. Quick update: $1,697 raised so far (44%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 24% thanks to 29 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Lillian all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Lillian all day after reading this. - Jakarta Barat”

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    “Thought of Lillian all day after reading this. - Kanpur”

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  • Kimberly H. Ferguson

    praying for you, Lillian. I hope things turn around soon. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care.

    • Ayaan H. Kushwaha

      Rooting for you. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Ottawa so I could bring a meal.

      • Guadalupe N. Fernández

        Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Ciudad de México.

        • Esperanza D. Reyes

          So sorry you're going through this, Lillian. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 5 people at work. Greetings from Cape Coast.

          • Oleg Nikolai Sergeev

            best of luck, Lillian. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.

            $4,257 raised of $3,850

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