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Benoît needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
A tailoring shop in Bordeaux needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Bordeaux. In July, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,300 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,000
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $390
• Shop repairs and licensing: $195
• Working capital for the first month: $715
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Sending good thoughts, Benoît. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care
Sending strength, Benoît. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
sending good thoughts, Benoît. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
You're not alone, Benoît. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
this could happen to any of us. Thinking of Bordeaux.
thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Bordeaux. Hope you're open again soon
Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Hope things get better soon, Benoît. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Benoît. This could happen to any of us. Love from Toledo.
wishing you the best, Benoît. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings!
Thinking of you and your family, Benoît. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 29 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Campinas.
Sending love, Benoît. Hope you get there. Thinking of Bordeaux.