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Hailey needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
A tailoring shop in San Jose needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a long illness and repossession.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States1,196 views
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in San Jose. In March, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $3,600 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $630
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,500
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
With deep gratitude,
Hailey
Updates from Hailey
29% there. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Thank you.
Update from San Jose: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of San Jose. Hope you're open again soon
thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Giza.
Wishing you the best, Hailey. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up
Hope things get better soon, Hailey. It takes guts to ask. Well done