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Help Gareth restart a tailoring shop in Ekurhuleni after floodwater
Gareth lost three industrial sewing machines to floodwater and needs $900 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Ekurhuleni. 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $900 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $580
• Working capital for the first month: $135
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $185
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Gareth
Updates from Gareth
Thank you all. We're at 60% now ($538). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward initial stock: fabric and thread.
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Take care, Gareth. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Gareth?
Thank you. If you're in Ekurhuleni I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Wishing you peace, Gareth. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted
wishing you peace, Gareth. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
Stay strong, Gareth. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Paris.
Praying for you, Gareth. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Ekurhuleni