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Enrico needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
A tailoring shop in Rome needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Rome. In April, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,350 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $640
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $490
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Enrico
We're at 56% thanks to 17 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
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I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Enrico?
shared this with my family. Love from Mumbai.
you're not alone, Enrico. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Enrico!
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. shop repairs and licensing comes first ($220) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Gazipur this morning.
you're not alone, Enrico. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.
Thanks for sharing this, Enrico. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in New York donated after I showed her your page!
You're not alone, Enrico. Hope you get there. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Stay strong, Enrico. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up.
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Rome.
Keep going, Enrico. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.
Best of luck, Enrico. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together