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Help Vitaly restart a sewing studio in Saint Petersburg after a fire in the building
A sewing studio in Saint Petersburg needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a fire in the building.
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For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Saint Petersburg. In December, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. 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 12 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 $1,150 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $540
• Initial stock: fabric: $200
• Shop repairs and licensing: $195
• Working capital for the first month: $215
Thank you for reading my story.
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So sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. After 7 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Vitaly?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a cutting table and overlocker, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.
Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 16 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Pune.
How is Vitaly doing now?
so sorry you're going through this, Vitaly. Hope you get there. Blessings
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vitaly.
It's all in the list in the story. replacing a cutting table and overlocker is the big one at $540, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
Keep going, Vitaly. Hope you get there. Greetings from Chennai.
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Stay strong, Vitaly. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Good luck, Vitaly. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope April is when things finally get easier.
this could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Santos this morning
Wishing you the best, Vitaly. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending strength, Vitaly. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best