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Help Geeta restart a tailoring shop in Hyderabad after the demolition of the market
Geeta lost three industrial sewing machines to the demolition of the market and needs $600 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, Telangana, India1,289 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Hyderabad. In June, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $600 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $350
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Working capital for the first month: $85
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Geeta
Updates from Geeta
Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($216). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 18% now ($106). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
We're at 6% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. More news soon.
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“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Geeta all day after reading this.”
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Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Hyderabad.
Hope it all works out, Geeta. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Geeta. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Sherbrooke donated after I showed her your page.
Wishing you the best, Geeta. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.