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

Carter has run a sewing studio for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,300 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States1,329 views
Carter Little
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For four years I have run a sewing studio in San Francisco. In July, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. 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 10 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 $1,300 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 • Initial stock: fabric: $610 • Working capital for the first month: $370 Thanks for being kind about this.
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  • Reiko Emi Abe

    Thanks for sharing this, Carter. Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

    • Patrick Michael Franke

      Praying for you, Carter. Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together

      • Joy Shafiq Bose

        Thinking of you and your family, Carter. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

        • Faith E. Quizon

          so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless

          • Afshan Nida LodhiPhoto verified

            You're not alone, Carter. Hope this works out for you. After 20 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

            • Maria Gabriela Marin

              Wishing you peace, Carter. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

              • Jimena K. Aguilar

                Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.

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