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Back to business - Ronnie's comeback in Birmingham
Ronnie lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $2,750 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Birmingham. In August, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 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 $2,750 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $890
• Initial stock: fabric: $790
• Shop repairs and licensing: $580
• Working capital for the first month: $490
Thank you so much.
- Ronnie
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Take care, Ronnie. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Birmingham!
Take care. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Colorado Springs.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Aberdeen.
hope it all works out. Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 34 people at work. All the best.
Take care, Ronnie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Toulon
Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Faisalabad this morning.
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Los Angeles.
thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.