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Help Salman restart a tailoring shop in Lahore after a break-in
Salman lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $500 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Lahore. In August, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $500 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $355
I hope life is good to you.
- Salman
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Small businesses are the heart of Lahore. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.