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

Carlos has run a sewing studio for three years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,050 will put it back on its feet.

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Carlos João Nascimento
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Caruaru
For three years I have run a sewing studio in Caruaru. In August, floodwater 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 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 $1,050 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $480 • Initial stock: fabric: $250 • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Working capital for the first month: $250 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Carlos
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Carlos

  1. Quick update: $713 raised so far (68%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Caruaru: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Ruby W. Jennings 🇬🇧 · $20

    “Hope it all works out. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Belfast”

  • Nadeem Hamza Rana 🇵🇰 · $30
  • Josefa F. López 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this. - San Jose”

  • Rasha Zaki 🇲🇦 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇹🇿 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $25
  • Annelie Fortuin 🇿🇦 · $5

    “You got this. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this. - Stellenbosch”

  • Parvin Dola Zaman 🇧🇩 · $76
  • Anna K. Brown 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Sending love. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $51
  • Itzel S. Chávez 🇦🇷 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $29
  • Donna G. Webb 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Arnel T. Zamora 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Josefina R. Lacson 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Luciana Aparecida Ramos 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Walker C. Hanson 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇦 · $25
  • Allison G. Whitaker 🇺🇸 · $15

    “Every little bit. Thought of Carlos all day after reading this. - San Jose”

Reviews

2.0(4 reviews)

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  • Thomas Werner Martin🇩🇪Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Stepan Denis Koval🇺🇦Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Oliver T. Cox🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Ling Tong Zhong🇺🇸Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Tek Dinesh RanaQuestionPhoto verified

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Carlos!

    • Jay H. Naik

      Sending strength. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!

      • Ismael L. Alcantara

        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Granada.

        • Abdul Rahim Zaman

          Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Buenos Aires but we're thinking of you. All the best.

          • Grayson S. Vasquez

            sending love, Carlos. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

            • Jacques W. Mthembu

              Praying for you, Carlos. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Jakarta but we're thinking of you.

              $1,238.50 raised of $1,050

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