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A tailoring shop in Hialeah needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after the demolition of the market.

🇺🇸 Hialeah, Florida, United States2,750 views
Meng Shan Tan
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Hialeah
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Hialeah. In December, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,650 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,750 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $580 • Shop repairs and licensing: $580 • Working capital for the first month: $740 If you're reading this, thank you.
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  • Hatice Defne ŞimşekAddress verified

    Sending love, Meng. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

    • Julia Koch

      Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Kim Minh Pham

        Sending love, Meng. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

        • Brian Tumusiime Mussa

          so sorry you're going through this, Meng. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal.

          • Mona Rashid

            Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 40 people at work.

            • Marcin Igor Włodarczyk

              Rooting for you, Meng. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 7 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything

              • Shruthi K. Ramachandran

                Sending good thoughts, Meng. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Liverpool so I could bring a meal. God bless

                • Rudi Irfan Purnomo

                  good luck, Meng. Hope this works out for you

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