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Henry needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Henry has run a sewing studio for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇭 Volta, Ghana464 views
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Ho. In March, 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 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 $350 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $140
• Shop repairs and licensing: $85
• Working capital for the first month: $125
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Henry
Thank you all. We're at 9% now ($30). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($20). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for initial stock: fabric is now scheduled.
- Hassan Ali Niazi 🇵🇰 · $39
- Antônia Priscila Batista 🇧🇷 · $10
“Every little bit. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Maringá”
- Nirali D. Bhide 🇮🇳 · $20
“God bless. Thought of Henry all day after reading this.”
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Sending love. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta Barat so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Henry. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
stay strong, Henry. Looking forward to the next update. God bless
So sorry you're going through this, Henry. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
keep going, Henry. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together.