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Josiah needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Josiah has run a sewing studio for six years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,600 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Aurora, Colorado, United States2,625 views
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Aurora. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,600 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $480
• Initial stock: fabric: $700
• Shop repairs and licensing: $420
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Hope it all works out, Josiah. Your post was clear and honest.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
praying for you, Josiah. Shared this with my family. Take care.
Sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Pasig.
Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best