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Help Valentina restart a tailoring shop in Palmira after floodwater
Valentina lost three industrial sewing machines to floodwater and needs $650 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Palmira. In August, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $650 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $310
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $140
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $125
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Valentina
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