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Eugene needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

A sewing studio in Anaheim needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a long illness and repossession.

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Eugene M. Jennings
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Anaheim
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Anaheim. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 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 $3,650 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,850 • Initial stock: fabric: $900 • Shop repairs and licensing: $550 • Working capital for the first month: $350 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Eugene

  1. Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($669). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $324 raised so far (9%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Eugene all day after reading this. - Madrid”

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  • Omar Zaid Rashid

    best of luck, Eugene. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

    • Beatrice Aisha Mutebi

      hope things get better soon, Eugene. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.

      • Michele Valerio Marchetti

        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Santos!

        • Annelies Van Vliet

          you're not alone, Eugene. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 15 people at work. Love from Guadalupe.

          • Amani Achieng Karanja

            Good luck, Eugene. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Belfast but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Anaheim.

            • Arda Şen

              Thinking of you and your family, Eugene. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too

              $2,108 raised of $3,650

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