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Help Bilal restart a tailoring shop in Heliopolis after a break-in
Bilal lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $450 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Heliopolis. In October, a break-in 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 10 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $240
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $120
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $40
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Bilal
Updates from Bilal
Good news. Because of your gifts ($92 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Luca H. Hamilton 🇬🇧 · $202.50
- Cláudia Silva 🇧🇷 · $37
“Get well soon. My father told me about this one. - Londrina”
- Christian Philipp Hofmann 🇩🇪 · $50
- Emilia Brady 🇺🇸 · $74
- Evelyn B. Romero 🇨🇦 · $18
“Only $18 but hope it helps. - Toronto”
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