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Conor needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Conor has run a tailoring shop for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,750 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇪 Limerick, Munster, Ireland927 views
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Limerick. In July, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,750 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $400
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,600
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $750
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Conor
Updates from Conor
Update from Limerick: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 5% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hang in there, Conor. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Conor?
Thank you. If you're in Limerick I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out
you're not alone, Conor. Your post was clear and honest. I hope November is when things finally get easier. God bless.
you're not alone, Conor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Take care