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Help Santhosh restart a sewing studio in Howrah after floodwater

Santhosh has run a sewing studio for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.

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Santhosh B. Menon
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Howrah
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Howrah. In April, floodwater took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $165 • Initial stock: fabric: $115 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $80 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Muhammad Yasir Syed🇵🇰Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Jasmine S. Villanueva🇵🇭Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Anh Huynh

    sending strength, Santhosh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Howrah.

    • Waleed Ibrahim Maalouf

      Hope it all works out, Santhosh. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

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