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Help Brenda restart a sewing studio in Chicago after a long illness and repossession

A sewing studio in Chicago needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a long illness and repossession.

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Brenda Rowe
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Chicago
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Chicago. In August, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $4,850 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,950 • Initial stock: fabric: $860 • Shop repairs and licensing: $610 • Working capital for the first month: $430 I hope life is good to you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Jignesh A. Karandikar🇮🇳Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Practical and effective help

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Taylor T. Parks🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Vinícius Heitor Silva🇧🇷Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Sun-woo Do-hyun Sung

    Good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

    • Yuni Novi SutantoAddress verifiedPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Brenda. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Wiesbaden.

      • Lwazi W. Smith

        Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Chicago.

        • Danjuma Kayode Adebayo

          Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Nuremberg

          • Sadie P. Howard

            praying for you, Brenda. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Leeds.

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