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Back to business - Luke's comeback in Portland
A tailoring shop in Portland needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.
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For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Portland. In March, floodwater 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 5 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 $4,100 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,150
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $610
• Shop repairs and licensing: $600
• Working capital for the first month: $740
Thank you so much.
- Luke
Updates from Luke
Good news. Because of your gifts ($49 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Portland: we've started the first stage. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Take care, Luke. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update.