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Help Caleb restart a sewing studio in San Diego after a fire in the building
A sewing studio in San Diego needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a fire in the building.
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For four years I have run a sewing studio in San Diego. In August, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,900 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $450
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,100
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Caleb
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Praying for you, Caleb. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of San Diego.