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Brooks needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Brooks lost a cutting table and overlocker to the demolition of the market and needs $3,150 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Brooks L. Shaw
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Rochester
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Rochester. In April, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 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 $3,150 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,400 • Initial stock: fabric: $1,000 • Shop repairs and licensing: $190 • Working capital for the first month: $560 If you're reading this, thank you. - Brooks
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Seyi Yakubu Nwachukwu

    Hope things get better soon, Brooks. This could happen to any of us. Take care

    • Sachin E. Rawat

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

      • Nicolás M. Lozano

        Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

        • Fiona L. Mazibuko

          Sending good thoughts, Brooks. Shared it with a few friends.

          • Mauricio C. Salazar

            Thinking of you and your family, Brooks. Small businesses are the heart of Rochester. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

            • Isabella A. Li

              Rooting for you, Brooks. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings

              • Ibrahim Bello Lasisi

                Hope things get better soon, Brooks. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Medan donated after I showed her your page.

                • David Kiptoo Swai

                  Best of luck, Brooks. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

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