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Help Grayson restart a sewing studio in Newcastle after a fire in the building

Grayson lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $3,900 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

🇦🇺 New South Wales, Australia3,967 views
Grayson Willis
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Newcastle
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Newcastle. In January, a fire in the building 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,900 goes: • Initial stock: fabric: $510 • Working capital for the first month: $470 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,920 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Grayson

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3.0(7 reviews)

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    Delivered on promises

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Sherbrooke.

    • Mason WatsonPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Grayson. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Vancouver.

      • looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless!

        • Wishing you the best, Grayson. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

          • Jaxon G. AllenID verified

            Keep going, Grayson. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Comilla.

            • Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Newcastle.

              • Thinking of you and your family, Grayson. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up!

                • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                  • Sending strength, Grayson. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                    • So sorry you're going through this, Grayson. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Messina.

                      • So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Newcastle

                        • So sorry you're going through this, Grayson. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 33 people at work. Take care.

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