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Back to business - William's comeback in Montréal
William lost three industrial sewing machines to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,500 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Montréal. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,500 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,000
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $390
• Working capital for the first month: $760
If you're reading this, thank you.
- William
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Hope you get there. After 22 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for William!
It's all in the list in the story. replacing three industrial sewing machines is the big one at $1,000, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
Best of luck, William. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Thủ Đức but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
rooting for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update.
Sending love, William. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out