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Help Francis restart a tailoring shop in Makati after a break-in
Francis lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $650 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Makati. In August, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. 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 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 $650 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $320
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $120
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
• Working capital for the first month: $145
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Updates from Francis
17% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Francis
Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($50). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage. - Francis
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $118
- Kavitha Varadarajan 🇮🇳 · $65.50
- Elisabeth Otto 🇩🇪 · $63
- Deepa D. Tripathi 🇮🇳 · $25
“Praying for you. Thought of Francis all day after reading this. - Saket”
- Stéphane Lambert 🇫🇷 · $25
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good luck, Francis. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 34 people at work. God bless