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Jose needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Jose lost a cutting table and overlocker to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,100 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom3,626 views
Jose Chambers
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Manchester
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Manchester. In March, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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 $3,100 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,150 • Working capital for the first month: $540 • Initial stock: fabric: $410 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Jose

  1. 69% there. I made the first payment toward replacing a cutting table and overlocker. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,782 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Dumisani F. NgcoboPhoto verified

    wishing you peace, Jose. Hope you get there

    • Guilherme Marcelo Ramos

      Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

      • Salman Qasim Awan

        Wishing you the best, Jose. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

        • Wangari Joyce Odhiambo

          Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon!

          • Kevin N. Andrada

            Best of luck, Jose. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier

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