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Help Meena restart a tailoring shop in Howrah after a long illness and repossession
Meena lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $500 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇮🇳 Howrah, West Bengal, India2,037 views
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Howrah. In July, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $500 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $300
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $100
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Meena?
Thank you. If you're in Howrah I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too
thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
stay strong. Hope you make a strong comeback
praying for you, Meena. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best.
Hang in there, Meena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
any update on how things are going in Howrah?
Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Howrah.
Thinking of you and your family, Meena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.
Good luck, Meena. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care
hope you get there. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
Best of luck, Meena. Hope this works out for you.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Love from London
Sending strength. Small businesses are the heart of Howrah. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Epe but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Epe.