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Help Hassan restart a tailoring shop in Fresno after a fire in the building

Hassan has run a tailoring shop for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,600 will put it back on its feet.

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Hassan Mohammed Siddiqui
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Fresno
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Fresno. In July, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. 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 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 $1,600 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $520 • Shop repairs and licensing: $380 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $700 Every share and every dollar helps.

Updates from Hassan

  1. We're at 88% thanks to 23 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Update from Fresno: we've started the first stage. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: fabric and thread.

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    “Hang in there. My father told me about this one. - Cox's Bazar”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $200

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Hassan all day after reading this. - Jakarta Selatan”

  • Nnamdi Yakubu Nwachukwu 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Satria Andi Saputra 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Every little bit. Thought of Hassan all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

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  • Marisa Carbone 🇮🇹 · $19
  • Selin Songül Keskin 🇩🇪 · $25
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  • Pedro A. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $25

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Hassan all day after reading this. - Nakuru”

  • Rey C. Tomas 🇵🇭 · $30

    “Happy to help. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Pasig”

  • Valérie Élodie Martinez 🇫🇷 · $20

    “Wish I could do more. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Limoges”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Mahesh Meena 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Ravi D. Rathnam 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Matthew Mosley 🇬🇧 · $14
  • Fajar Umar Lubis 🇮🇩 · $720

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2.4(7 reviews)

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  • Bruno E. Escobar🇦🇷Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Exceeded expectations

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Made a real difference

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Puebla this morning. Thinking of Fresno.

    • Rooting for you, Hassan. Hope this works out for you

      • good luck, Hassan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Niterói this morning. God bless.

        • Hope it all works out, Hassan. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Tema

          • hope you get there. Thinking of Fresno.

            • Hope it all works out, Hassan. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

              • Guadalupe P. LozanoPhoto verified

                Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Fresno.

                • Hope you get there. Greetings from Glasgow

                  • Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

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