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Help Arslan restart a tailoring shop in Islamabad after a storm that collapsed the roof

Arslan lost three industrial sewing machines to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $550 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Arslan Abbasi
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Islamabad
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Islamabad. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $550 goes: โ€ข Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $340 โ€ข Initial stock: fabric and thread: $75 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $45 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $90 If you're reading this, thank you. - Arslan

Updates from Arslan

  1. 16% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you.

  2. Update from Islamabad: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $25 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Islamabad.

    • Arslan AbbasiOwnerAnswerID verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing three industrial sewing machines, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.

  • Ruan P. Van WykPhoto verified

    Best of luck, Arslan. Hope you get there

    • Clara W. RileyQuestionID verified

      How is Arslan doing now?

      • Caleb L. WoodsPhoto verified

        Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Sandton.

        • Wishing you peace, Arslan. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Islamabad

          • Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

            • Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Dallas so I could bring a meal

              $176.50 raised of $550

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