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Ethan needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Ethan has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,500 will put it back on its feet.

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Ethan W. Wright
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Brampton
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Brampton. In February, a fire in the building 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 7 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 $3,500 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,350 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $680 • Shop repairs and licensing: $220 • Working capital for the first month: $250 Thank you for reading my story. - Ethan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Ethan

  1. Quick update: $2,087 raised so far (60%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,112 raised so far (32%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Brampton: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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