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Help Reagan restart a tailoring shop in Denver after a long illness and repossession

Reagan lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $4,400 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Reagan W. Bishop
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Denver
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Denver. In May, 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 Monday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,400 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $3,050 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $530 • Shop repairs and licensing: $250 • Working capital for the first month: $570 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Reagan

  1. Update from Denver: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 75% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($1,188). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

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  • Barış Hüseyin KaracaQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Denver.

    • Araceli M. Robles

      thanks for sharing this, Reagan. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Iztapalapa this morning.

      • Venkat C. Namboothiri

        So sorry you're going through this, Reagan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

        • Yanti Rahayu Suryadi

          Wishing you peace, Reagan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 36 people at work. Take care.

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