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Help Marilyn restart a tailoring shop in Riverside after a break-in
Marilyn lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $3,550 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇺🇸 California, United States878 views
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Riverside. In April, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 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 $3,550 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,750
• Shop repairs and licensing: $480
• Working capital for the first month: $320
I hope life is good to you.
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You're not alone, Marilyn. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
So sorry you're going through this, Marilyn. Hope you get there
Good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Los Angeles
hope you make a strong comeback. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Riyadh.
Hang in there, Marilyn. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Vadodara.
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Cambridge.
Hope it all works out, Marilyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted
rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Lahore.
Stay strong, Marilyn. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Hang in there, Marilyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback.
Sending good thoughts, Marilyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.