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Help Harper restart a tailoring shop in Leeds after a long illness and repossession

A tailoring shop in Leeds needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a long illness and repossession.

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Harper S. Williamson
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Leeds
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Leeds. In July, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 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 $2,950 goes: โ€ข Initial stock: fabric and thread: $240 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $570 โ€ข Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,140 Every share and every dollar helps. - Harper

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  • How is Harper doing now?

    • Have you tried the local mutual aid group? They sometimes help with part of this!

      • Manoj T. RajputQuestionID verified

        What exactly is the $2,950 for?

        • Sure. The biggest one is initial stock: fabric and thread, $240. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Happy to explain more.

      • so sorry you're going through this, Harper. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best

          • Irma Fitria YulianiAddress verified

            Have you tried the local union branch? They sometimes help with part of this.

            • Awino Zawadi WaweruID verifiedPhoto verified

              Stay strong, Harper. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 35 people at work. Love from San Diego

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