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Hugo needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Hugo has run a tailoring shop for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Bogotá. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $105
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $125
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $270
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Hugo
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