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Help Abigail restart a tailoring shop in San Jose after a fire in the building

A tailoring shop in San Jose needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a fire in the building.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 95196, San Jose, California, United States406 views
Abigail S. Vance
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San Jose
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in San Jose. In March, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,700 goes: โ€ข Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,050 โ€ข Initial stock: fabric and thread: $800 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $240 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $610 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • good luck. Small businesses are the heart of San Jose. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of San Jose

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