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Help Ingrid restart a sewing studio in Santarém after a break-in

Ingrid has run a sewing studio for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $650 will put it back on its feet.

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Ingrid Maria Bastos
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Santarém
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Santarém. In May, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $650 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $330 • Working capital for the first month: $135 • Shop repairs and licensing: $185 Thank you for reading my story.
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    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Pedro J. DomingoID verifiedPhoto verified

    hope the shop reopens soon. All the best

    • Wambui Rose Mwesigwa

      Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Jakarta.

      • Ankit A. Tripathi

        Thinking of you and your family, Ingrid. Hope this works out for you. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Santarém

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