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Cristina needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Cristina lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $2,150 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Fresno. 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,150 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,400
• Initial stock: fabric: $430
• Shop repairs and licensing: $320
I hope life is good to you.
- Cristina
Updates from Cristina
Wanted to say thank you properly. 3% funded and I made the first payment toward replacing a cutting table and overlocker.
- Shawn Salazar 🇬🇧 · $50.50
“Wish I could do more. Been where you're, it gets better. - Derry”
- Rashidi Mugisha Githinji 🇺🇬 · $18
“Thought of Cristina all day after reading this. - Kampala”
- Tareq Mohammad Uddin 🇧🇩 · $25
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $47
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