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Help Leo restart a sewing studio in Bakersfield after a break-in
A sewing studio in Bakersfield needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a break-in.
🇺🇸 California, United States2,805 views
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Bakersfield. In October, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $4,600 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,850
• Initial stock: fabric: $770
• Shop repairs and licensing: $550
• Working capital for the first month: $430
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Leo
Updates from Leo
Thank you all. We're at 74% now ($3,396). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward replacing a cutting table and overlocker.
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($942). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
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wishing you peace, Leo. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted.
hope things get better soon, Leo. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Bakersfield.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. I hope February is when things finally get easier.
wishing you peace, Leo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Multan donated after I showed her your page.
Stay strong, Leo. It takes guts to ask. Well done.