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Help Harold restart a sewing studio in Liverpool after a break-in
Harold has run a sewing studio for three years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,200 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Liverpool. In August, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 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 $1,200 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $430
• Shop repairs and licensing: $450
• Initial stock: fabric: $320
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Harold
Updates from Harold
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($310). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
Quick update: $570 raised so far (48%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Tampa.
Shared it with a few friends. Love from Richards Bay.
Sending good thoughts, Harold. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Istanbul this morning. Love from Istanbul
Sending love, Harold. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.
Sending love, Harold. Small businesses are the heart of Liverpool. 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. All the best
Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Ogbomosho donated after I showed her your page. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Harold. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Stay strong, Harold. Small businesses are the heart of Liverpool. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Harold. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.
thinking of you, Harold. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Sending love, Harold. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
So sorry you're going through this, Harold. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 34 people at work. Love from Awka.
Small businesses are the heart of Liverpool. Hope you're open again soon.
sending love. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.
Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
Hope it all works out, Harold. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 37 people at work.