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Back to business - Lourdes's comeback in Oaxaca de Juárez

Lourdes lost a cutting table and overlocker to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $1,350 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Lourdes M. Martínez
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Oaxaca de Juárez
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Oaxaca de Juárez. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 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 $1,350 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $790 • Initial stock: fabric: $260 • Shop repairs and licensing: $100 • Working capital for the first month: $200 Thank you so much. - Lourdes

Updates from Lourdes

  1. Small update. $423 so far, the plan for replacing a cutting table and overlocker is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 22% thanks to 8 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Jide Yinka NnamdiPhoto verified

    Hope you get there. After 9 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Austin

    • Devi K. IsaacsQuestionPhoto verified

      can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Oaxaca de Juárez

      • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a cutting table and overlocker, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Thinking of you, Lourdes. Small businesses are the heart of Oaxaca de Juárez. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Osaka!

      • Best of luck, Lourdes. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

        • Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Kumasi but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Kumasi.

          • Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 11 people at work.

            $730 raised of $1,350

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