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Help Mio restart a sewing studio in Tokyo after floodwater
Mio lost a cutting table and overlocker to floodwater and needs $1,950 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇯🇵 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan2,241 views
For three years I have run a sewing studio in Tokyo. In June, floodwater took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,950 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
• Working capital for the first month: $220
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Mio
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Sending love, Mio. Hope you make a strong comeback
Good luck, Mio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta so I could bring a meal. Blessings.