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Help Leah restart a sewing studio in Cambridge after a storm that collapsed the roof
Leah has run a sewing studio for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,300 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Cambridge. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 2 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 $3,300 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,100
• Initial stock: fabric: $450
• Shop repairs and licensing: $440
• Working capital for the first month: $310
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Mangaluru.
Hang in there, Leah. Hope you get there.
thanks for sharing this, Leah. Hope this works out for you.
Take care. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 17 people at work. Take care.
Sending love, Leah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Kobe so I could bring a meal.
best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from São Paulo.
Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best
Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.