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Gerardo needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
A tailoring shop in San Francisco needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States3,057 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in San Francisco. In August, 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 Thursday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,950 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,150
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $740
• Shop repairs and licensing: $430
• Working capital for the first month: $630
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Gerardo
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sending strength, Gerardo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Rooting for you, Gerardo. Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
so sorry you're going through this, Gerardo. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. God bless