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Help Lydia restart a sewing studio in San Jose after a storm that collapsed the roof
Lydia has run a sewing studio for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,500 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a sewing studio in San Jose. In July, 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 Sunday, 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 $3,500 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $590
• Initial stock: fabric: $780
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,130
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Lydia
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I hope things turn around soon. After 17 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Greensboro.
Thinking of you and your family, Lydia. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Lydia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
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