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Help Zoey restart a tailoring shop in Sacramento after floodwater

A tailoring shop in Sacramento needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.

🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States3,611 views
Zoey Duran
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Sacramento
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Sacramento. In September, floodwater 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 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,550 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,500 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $670 • Shop repairs and licensing: $540 • Working capital for the first month: $840 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Zoey

  1. Small update. $2,219 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

  2. Quick update: $425 raised so far (12%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope it all works out. My father told me about this one. - Mohammedia”

  • Levi Walker 🇬🇧 · $30

    “All the best. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

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    “Blessings. Small amount but sent with love. - Düsseldorf”

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    “Best of luck. Been where you are, it gets better. - Pune”

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    “All the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Mombasa”

  • Jonathan S. Delgado 🇬🇧 · $75

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Zoey all day after reading this. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

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    “Keep your head up. Saw your post and had to give. - Bursa”

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    “Every little bit. From Contagem with love. - Contagem”

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  • Elena H. Montes

    You're not alone, Zoey. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

    • Mona Nada Slimani

      Wishing you peace, Zoey. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Toledo.

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