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Help Rhea restart a tailoring shop in Lapu-Lapu after a fire in the building
A tailoring shop in Lapu-Lapu needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a fire in the building.
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For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Lapu-Lapu. In June, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, 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 $500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $110
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $80
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $310
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Rhea
Update from Lapu-Lapu: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 53% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 28% now ($138). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Only $8 but hope it helps. - Bonny”
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Rhea?
Thank you. If you're in Lapu-Lapu I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
shared this with my family. Love from Khulna.
Thanks for sharing this, Rhea. I hope things turn around soon.
How is Rhea doing now?
Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Your post was clear and honest. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless.
so sorry you're going through this, Rhea. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Arlington.