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Help Kemi restart a tailoring shop in Ikeja after a fire in the building

Kemi lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $700 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Kemi Queen Ajayi
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Ikeja
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Ikeja. In January, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $700 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $440 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $105 • Shop repairs and licensing: $60 • Working capital for the first month: $95 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Kemi

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  • Serenity Hunt 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10

    “You got this. Thought of Kemi all day after reading this.”

  • Kylie Pierce 🇬🇧 · $20
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  • Gloria S. Contreras 🇨🇦 · $20

    “Be well. Thought of Kemi all day after reading this.”

  • Kavita M. Bajwa 🇮🇳 · $57
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  • Kristine B. Quizon 🇵🇭 · $47

    “Thinking of you. Only $47 but hope it helps.”

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  • Alina Lidia Kuzmenko🇺🇦Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Fernando Raimundo Farias🇧🇷Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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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    Changed my perspective

    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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    Patient and understanding

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Ikeja.

    • thinking of you, Kemi. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.

      • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Los Angeles.

        • keep going, Kemi. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

          • Rooting for you. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Ikeja.

            • Sending love, Kemi. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

              • Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Ikeja. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

                • Stay strong, Kemi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

                  • Stay strong, Kemi. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                    • Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

                      • Keep going, Kemi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

                        • hope things get better soon, Kemi. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.

                          • Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.

                            • sending strength, Kemi. Hope you make a strong comeback.

                              • Rooting for you, Kemi. Small businesses are the heart of Ikeja. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Narayanganj.

                                • Henry D. StevensPhoto verified

                                  shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Greetings from Istanbul

                                  • Wishing you the best, Kemi. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Cầu Giấy donated after I showed her your page. God bless

                                    • sending love, Kemi. Small businesses are the heart of Ikeja. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 33 people at work. All the best

                                      • thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Ikeja

                                        • hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

                                          • Best of luck, Kemi. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.

                                            • Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

                                              • Thinking of you and your family, Kemi. Hope you get there. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Ikeja

                                                • Wishing you peace, Kemi. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.

                                                  • Thinking of you, Kemi. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

                                                    • sending love. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Ikeja.

                                                      • Sending strength. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Tiruchirappalli this morning.

                                                        • Wishing you peace, Kemi. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                                                          • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope April is when things finally get easier. All the best.

                                                            • Take care. Shared this with my family. Love from Wudil

                                                              • wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.

                                                                • Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 7 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Rosario.

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