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Back to business - Samantha's comeback in San Jose

Samantha lost a cutting table and overlocker to the demolition of the market and needs $3,900 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Samantha Jenkins

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San Jose

For four years I have run a sewing studio in San Jose. In June, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 3 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 $3,900 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,650 • Initial stock: fabric: $320 • Shop repairs and licensing: $490 • Working capital for the first month: $440 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Samantha

#small-business #livelihood #restart

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Shaista Dua Hussain🇵🇰Verified helper
Amazing support system
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
Suresh P. Varadarajan🇮🇳Verified donor
Went above and beyond
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
Ángel A. Carrillo🇪🇸Verified helper
Delivered on promises
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
Angeliki Fotini Oikonomou🇬🇷Verified helper
Genuine person with a big heart
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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Nisha A. Srivastava
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Iloilo City.
Inès Odette Benoit
Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Los Angeles.
João Mateus Alves
Keep going, Samantha. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

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