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Back to business - Madeline's comeback in Los Angeles

Madeline has run a sewing studio for nine years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,100 will put it back on its feet.

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Madeline K. Richards
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Los Angeles
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Los Angeles. In April, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,100 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $300 • Shop repairs and licensing: $350 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,450 Glad we found this place. - Madeline
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Madeline

  1. 24% there. the plan for replacing a cutting table and overlocker is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Rohan J. Thompson🇯🇲Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Ishara Anoma Wijesinghe🇱🇰Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Isabel F. Aquino🇵🇭Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Delilah L. Thompson

    Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Los Angeles.

    • Rose Halima Shayo

      Hope it all works out, Madeline. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Seville.

      • Angela Ricci

        Wishing you peace, Madeline. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

        • Shirley L. Bates

          So sorry you're going through this, Madeline. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too

          • Theodore R. PriceID verified

            Take care. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Moscow.

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