Back to business - Selim's comeback in Istanbul

For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Istanbul. In July, 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $1,000 goes: • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $220 • Shop repairs and licensing: $80 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $700 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.