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Help Josefa restart a tailoring shop in San Diego after a storm that collapsed the roof
A tailoring shop in San Diego needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For three years I have run a tailoring shop in San Diego. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 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 $3,850 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $3,000
• Working capital for the first month: $570
• Shop repairs and licensing: $280
Thanks for being kind about this.
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of San Diego.