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Help Howard restart a tailoring shop in Mesa after a break-in
Howard has run a tailoring shop for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,400 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Mesa. In June, a break-in 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 8 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 $1,400 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $560
• Working capital for the first month: $300
• Shop repairs and licensing: $540
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Howard
Updates from Howard
Quick update: $78 raised so far (6%). the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Keep going, Howard. Your post was clear and honest.
thanks for sharing this, Howard. Hope you make a strong comeback. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Thinking of you and your family, Howard. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from Kharkiv
Sending good thoughts, Howard. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.