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Help Wayne restart a tailoring shop in Auckland after the demolition of the market
A tailoring shop in Auckland needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after the demolition of the market.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Auckland. In January, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 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 $3,150 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,750
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $580
• Shop repairs and licensing: $250
• Working capital for the first month: $570
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Wayne
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Thinking of you and your family, Wayne. Shared this with my family. Love from Karachi.
So sorry you're going through this, Wayne. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Lagos
you're not alone, Wayne. This could happen to any of us. Love from Gaziantep.
Wishing you the best, Wayne. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Gqeberha.
thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings