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Brandon needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
A tailoring shop in San Francisco needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States2,349 views
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in San Francisco. In July, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,100 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,950
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $320
• Shop repairs and licensing: $270
• Working capital for the first month: $560
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Brandon
Updates from Brandon
Quick update: $1,343 raised so far (43%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $445 raised so far (14%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Awka
Thanks for sharing this, Brandon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Kakamega
Good luck, Brandon. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.