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Help Kennedy restart a tailoring shop in Los Angeles after a fire in the building

A tailoring shop in Los Angeles needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a fire in the building.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,038 views
Kennedy Thomas
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Los Angeles
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Los Angeles. In September, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $4,450 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,950 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $420 • Shop repairs and licensing: $340 • Working capital for the first month: $740 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Kennedy

  1. Update from Los Angeles: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($643 in total) I made the first payment toward replacing three industrial sewing machines. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • How is Kennedy doing now?

    • Best of luck, Kennedy. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

      • Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Blessings!

        • You're not alone, Kennedy. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Los Angeles.

          • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kennedy?

            • Kennedy ThomasOwnerAnswer

              Thank you. If you're in Los Angeles I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

          • You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted.

            • Yogesh E. BhosaleAddress verified

              You're not alone, Kennedy. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

              • hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Ciudad de México.

                • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kennedy.

                  • Kennedy ThomasOwnerAnswer

                    Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing three industrial sewing machines comes first ($2,950) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. I'll keep the page updated.

                • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

                  • hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                    • You're not alone, Kennedy. Shared it with a few friends. All the best

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Kennedy. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                        • Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Rome this morning. Love from Rome.

                          • good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Los Angeles.

                            • Huda Rania HamidPhoto verified

                              thanks for sharing this, Kennedy. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.

                              • Sending strength. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 13 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Greetings from Nice.

                                • Thinking of you, Kennedy. Shared this with my family. God bless.

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