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Help Luke restart a tailoring shop in San Francisco after floodwater
A tailoring shop in San Francisco needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.
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For six years I have run a tailoring shop in San Francisco. In July, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. 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 12 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 $1,650 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $500
• Shop repairs and licensing: $500
• Working capital for the first month: $650
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Luke
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Thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Santos
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Thinking of you and your family, Luke. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Francisco.