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Help Patricia restart a sewing studio in Alicante after a fire in the building

Patricia has run a sewing studio for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,650 will put it back on its feet.

🇪🇸 Valencian Community, Spain2,283 views
Patricia N. Estrada
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Alicante
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Alicante. In April, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,650 goes: • Initial stock: fabric: $420 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,050 • Working capital for the first month: $180 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Patricia
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Patricia

  1. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($394). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 14% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Alicante: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 12% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Amal Salma Radwan

    so sorry you're going through this, Patricia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless

    • Mehwish Shazia Baig

      Rooting for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Alicante.

      • Kamal Qasim Sarkis

        Hope things get better soon, Patricia. I hope things turn around soon. After 26 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

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