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Idrissa needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

A tailoring shop in Boulogne-Billancourt needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.

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Idrissa Diallo
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Boulogne-Billancourt
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Boulogne-Billancourt. In December, floodwater 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,650 goes: โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $610 โ€ข Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,650 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $390 If you're reading this, thank you. - Idrissa

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  • does the money go straight to the supplier or to you?

    • Idrissa DialloOwnerAnswer

      I get the payout and then pay the supplier. Every payment goes in the updates. It helps to be asked.

  • Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

    • how is Idrissa doing now?

      • Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Take care.

        • keep going. Shared it with a few friends. I hope March is when things finally get easier. All the best.

          • Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Boulogne-Billancourt. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Lagos.

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