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Eranga needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Eranga lost three industrial sewing machines to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $300 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Eranga Gayan Yapa
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Jaffna
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Jaffna. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 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 $300 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $95 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $115 Glad we found this place.

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  • Sophie VasquezQuestionID verified

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Eranga.

    • Sure. The biggest one is shop repairs and licensing, $90. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Shared this with my family. Thinking of Jaffna

    • Good luck, Eranga. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Saint Petersburg.

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