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Help Maverick restart a tailoring shop in Newport after a break-in

Maverick lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $3,650 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

🇬🇧 Newport, Wales, United Kingdom2,338 views
Maverick L. Guerrero
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For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Newport. In June, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,650 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,300 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $660 • Shop repairs and licensing: $280 • Working capital for the first month: $410 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • Pranee Vilai SrisaiAddress verified

    Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Newport.

    • So sorry you're going through this, Maverick. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

      • Padma KumarQuestionID verified

        Could you add a copy of the equipment quote with private details blacked out?

        • Maverick L. GuerreroOwnerAnswerID verified

          I sent the equipment quote in when I posted. I'll upload a redacted copy this week. Thanks, that means a lot.

      • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Newport!

        • Small businesses are the heart of Newport. Hope you're open again soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

          • hope the shop reopens soon.

            • Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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