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Help Sotiris restart a tailoring shop in Piraeus after a fire in the building
Sotiris has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Piraeus. In August, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $700 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $200
• Shop repairs and licensing: $190
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $310
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Sotiris
Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled.
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best of luck, Sotiris. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Port Harcourt.
You're not alone, Sotiris. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Ikeja but we're thinking of you. Love from Ikeja.
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.