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Christina needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Christina lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $3,900 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany2,092 views
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Berlin. 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 $3,900 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,600
• Initial stock: fabric: $580
• Shop repairs and licensing: $180
• Working capital for the first month: $540
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Sending strength, Christina. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
sending good thoughts, Christina. Shared this with my family
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Love from Badagry