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Ghassan needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Ghassan has run a tailoring shop for six years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,450 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States1,401 views
Ghassan Yusuf Wahba
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Colorado Springs
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Colorado Springs. In August, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 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 $2,450 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $450 • Working capital for the first month: $420 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,580 Thank you for reading my story.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Danielle K. Wright

    Sending love, Ghassan. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Sadie J. MillsID verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Ghassan. It takes guts to ask. Well done

      • Viraj Upul Jayasuriya

        Thanks for sharing this, Ghassan. Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Peshawar this morning. Take care.

        • Charles B. Wilson

          Sending love, Ghassan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Karachi

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