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Chhaya needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

A tailoring shop in Atlanta needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.

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Chhaya F. Jain
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Atlanta
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Atlanta. In September, 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $3,450 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,100 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $770 • Shop repairs and licensing: $580 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Chhaya
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Chhaya

  1. We're at 15% thanks to 10 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $1,098 raised so far (32%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 21% there. I made the first payment toward replacing three industrial sewing machines. Thank you.

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  • Kunle Jide Mba

    You're not alone, Chhaya. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Atlanta

    • Pankaj H. Soni

      Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Radom

      • Omkar S. ShahPhoto verified

        rooting for you. Hope you get there. Blessings

        • Baptiste LecomteQuestion

          can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Atlanta

          • Chhaya F. JainOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing three industrial sewing machines, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

        • Finn Tim Ludwig

          Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from London.

          • Ifeoma JimohID verified

            wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

            • Anna E. Lynch

              Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Atlanta. Hope you're open again soon.

              • Sabina Alam

                So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Cebu City.

                • Sunil T. Singh

                  Best of luck, Chhaya. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Salem.

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