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Back to business - Todd's comeback in Bronx
Todd has run a sewing studio for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,850 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Bronx. In August, a fire in the building 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,850 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,150
• Initial stock: fabric: $720
• Shop repairs and licensing: $550
• Working capital for the first month: $430
With deep gratitude,
Todd
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- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $100
- Araceli F. Ríos 🇨🇴 · $25
“Wish I could do more. Small amount but sent with love. - Cali”
- Leo C. Fernandez 🇺🇸 · $30
- Rowan F. Henderson 🇺🇸 · $25
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $5
- Runa Sharmila Majumder 🇧🇩 · $20
- Deirdre P. Hughes 🇮🇪 · $5
- Esther Eunice Hamisi 🇰🇪 · $25
“Every little bit. Hope the October deadline works out. - Kasarani”
- Basil D. Hylton 🇯🇲 · $25
- Angel M. Mendoza 🇵🇭 · $10
- Leo Hudson 🇺🇸 · $10
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10
- Rashmi E. Bhardwaj 🇮🇳 · $10
- Bunga Kirana Lie 🇮🇩 · $200
- Elijah Palmer 🇨🇦 · $63
“Only $63 but hope it helps. - Toronto”
- Christian R. Aguilar 🇵🇭 · $5
- Rohit J. Gurjar 🇮🇳 · $200
“Sending love. Thought of Todd all day after reading this. - Pune”
- Mansi L. Savla 🇮🇳 · $50
- Thabisa R. Ndlovu 🇿🇦 · $5
- Alice Walker 🇺🇸 · $100
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Todd!
Sure. The biggest one is replacing a cutting table and overlocker, $2,150. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Ask me anything else.
You're not alone, Todd. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 26 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Todd. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Makati.
Best of luck, Todd. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.
Thanks for sharing this, Todd. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Praying for you, Todd. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from San Jose.
Sending strength, Todd. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Yonkers.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Kumasi donated after I showed her your page.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Badagry donated after I showed her your page. Love from Badagry.
Thinking of you and your family, Todd. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Todd. Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Haifa this morning. Thinking of Bronx
Thinking of you, Todd. Hope the shop reopens soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
You're not alone, Todd. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Greetings from St. Louis
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking!
I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Boulogne-Billancourt but we're thinking of you.