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Help Kelvin restart a sewing studio in Tema after the demolition of the market
A sewing studio in Tema needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after the demolition of the market.
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For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Tema. In April, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $300 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $160
• Working capital for the first month: $40
Thank you so much.
Updates from Kelvin
8% there. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Thank you.
Quick update: $14 raised so far (5%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Kelvin
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Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Los Angeles.
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Tema.
Thinking of you and your family, Kelvin. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't give up. Take care.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kelvin
It's all in the list in the story. shop repairs and licensing is the big one at $100, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
Sending love, Kelvin. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care
is there anything that isn't money that would help Kelvin?
So sorry you're going through this, Kelvin. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from San Diego.
small businesses are the heart of Tema. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted.
Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update.
sending good thoughts, Kelvin. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Hope it all works out, Kelvin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Bogotá this morning.
Sending love, Kelvin. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.