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Help Satish restart a tailoring shop in Mumbai after a long illness and repossession
Satish lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $450 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Mumbai. In August, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $450 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $230
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $115
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Working capital for the first month: $50
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Satish
Wanted to say thank you properly. 51% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($205). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
Quick update: $230 raised so far (51%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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So sorry you're going through this, Satish. Small businesses are the heart of Mumbai. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Mumbai donated after I showed her your page.