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Hyun-woo needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Hyun-woo lost a cutting table and overlocker to the demolition of the market and needs $2,400 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Hyun-woo Jae-hyun Choi
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Fort Worth
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Fort Worth. In May, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $2,400 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $440 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,650 • Initial stock: fabric: $310 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Hyun-woo

  1. Update from Fort Worth: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 15% thanks to 10 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hyun-woo

    • Working capital for the first month is $440 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Best of luck, Hyun-woo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted

    • Rooting for you, Hyun-woo. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update.

      • This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Fort Worth.

        • Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Fort Worth.

          • stay strong, Hyun-woo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Fort Worth.

            • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Hyun-woo?

              • Thank you. If you're in Fort Worth I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

            • Wishing you the best, Hyun-woo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Móstoles

              • How is Hyun-woo doing now?

                • Good luck, Hyun-woo. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Take care!

                  • Sending good thoughts, Hyun-woo. Shared it with a few friends

                    • Sending strength, Hyun-woo. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                      • praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon.

                        • Adriana G. VargasPhoto verified

                          So sorry you're going through this. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Fort Worth.

                          • Idowu Jumoke SalamiPhoto verified

                            thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                            • So sorry you're going through this, Hyun-woo. Shared this with my family. Take care.

                              • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 13 people at work

                                • Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Feira de Santana.

                                  • Hope it all works out, Hyun-woo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                                    • Praying for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Gaya.

                                      • Keep going, Hyun-woo. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

                                        • Hope things get better soon, Hyun-woo. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Fort Worth.

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