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Help Caroline restart a sewing studio in Houston after a break-in
Caroline has run a sewing studio for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,000 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a sewing studio in Houston. In August, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. 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 7 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 $3,000 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,150
• Initial stock: fabric: $580
• Working capital for the first month: $270
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Caroline
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Take care, Caroline. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Houston
rooting for you, Caroline. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
You're not alone, Caroline. Shared this with my family. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too