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Kendall needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Kendall has run a tailoring shop for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,800 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States1,825 views
Kendall S. McCoy
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Sacramento
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Sacramento. In January, a break-in 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 7 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 $3,800 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,500 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $450 • Shop repairs and licensing: $460 • Working capital for the first month: $390 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Kendall
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Kendall

  1. 27% there. I made the first payment toward replacing three industrial sewing machines. Thank you.

  2. Small update. $461 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. - Kendall

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Kendall all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “Thinking of you. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Prayagraj”

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    “Every little bit. Shared with friends too. - Cox's Bazar”

  • Qasim Nadeem Mughal 🇵🇰 · $10

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Kendall all day after reading this. - Lahore”

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Polokwane”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Kendall all day after reading this.”

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    “Get well soon. Hope the May deadline works out. - Uberlândia”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Kendall all day after reading this.”

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    “All the best. Thought of Kendall all day after reading this. - Augsburg”

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    “Praying for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Da Nang”

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    “Get well soon. Small amount but sent with love. - Bonny”

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    “Hope this helps. From Quetta with love. - Quetta”

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  • Rashid Idris HusseinQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kendall.

    • Kendall S. McCoyOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. replacing three industrial sewing machines is the big one at $2,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Caleb A. Lee

    Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Sacramento. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Cartagena.

    • Ronnie L. Castillo

      You're not alone, Kendall. Hope the shop reopens soon.

      • Citlali C. QuinteroPhoto verified

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Sacramento.

        • Uchenna Dayo Odukoya

          Take care, Kendall. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.

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