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Help Victoria restart a tailoring shop in Augusta after a break-in

Victoria has run a tailoring shop for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,950 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Augusta, Georgia, United States1,846 views
Victoria W. Alvarez
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Augusta
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Augusta. In July, 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $3,950 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,900 • Working capital for the first month: $640 • Shop repairs and licensing: $410 With deep gratitude, Victoria

Updates from Victoria

  1. Update from Augusta: we've started the first stage. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Augusta: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($449 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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1.8(4 reviews)

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  • Lâm Đạt Ly🇺🇸Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    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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    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Doris L. Webb🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

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  • Utami Irma SuryaPhoto verified

    So sorry you're going through this, Victoria. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from San Jose.

    • Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

      • Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Love from Chattogram.

        • Wishing you the best, Victoria. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

          • Hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't give up!

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