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Help Donna restart a sewing studio in Los Angeles after floodwater

Donna lost a cutting table and overlocker to floodwater and needs $1,800 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Donna Hughes
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Los Angeles
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Los Angeles. In August, floodwater took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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: • Working capital for the first month: $590 • Initial stock: fabric: $490 • Shop repairs and licensing: $720 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Donna
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Donna

  1. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($305). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for initial stock: fabric is now scheduled.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Update from Los Angeles: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Elena A. Villanueva

    thinking of you and your family, Donna. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

    • Dewi HandokoQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Donna?

      • Donna HughesOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about working capital for the first month, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

    • Madeline M. Turner

      Sending love, Donna. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.

      • René Ethan Le Gall

        Hope things get better soon, Donna. Hope you make a strong comeback. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

        • Ramesh P. Joshi

          Keep going, Donna. Shared this with my family.

          $992.50 raised of $1,800

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