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Back to business - Rachel's comeback in Johannesburg
Rachel lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $700 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa368 views
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Johannesburg. In February, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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 $700 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $230
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $160
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $235
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Rachel
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Wishing you peace, Rachel. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.