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Help Randall restart a tailoring shop in Orlando after a break-in
A tailoring shop in Orlando needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.
🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United States494 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Orlando. In February, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,200 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,400
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $630
• Shop repairs and licensing: $460
• Working capital for the first month: $710
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Best of luck, Randall. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Take care
wishing you peace, Randall. Shared this with my family. Take care
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope June is when things finally get easier.
Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Orlando. Hope you're open again soon.
Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.