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Help Despina restart a tailoring shop in Thessaloniki after floodwater

A tailoring shop in Thessaloniki needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.

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Despina Galanis
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Thessaloniki
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Thessaloniki. In August, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,800 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,000 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $360 • Shop repairs and licensing: $220 • Working capital for the first month: $220 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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  • Levi CarrollQuestion

    How is Despina doing now?

    • Wishing you peace, Despina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Wollongong.

      • shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Love from Manchester.

        • You're not alone, Despina. Hope this works out for you

          • A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Central Macedonia. I'll ask around and let you know.

            • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best

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