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Help Alexander restart a sewing studio in Scranton after the demolition of the market
Alexander lost a cutting table and overlocker to the demolition of the market and needs $1,950 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇺🇸 Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States2,886 views
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Scranton. In March, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,950 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $530
• Initial stock: fabric: $740
• Shop repairs and licensing: $680
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Alexander
Updates from Alexander
Update from Scranton: we've started the first stage. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 32 people at work. All the best.
sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
You're not alone, Alexander. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Scranton.
sending love, Alexander. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.
Keep going, Alexander. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Best of luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope May is when things finally get easier.