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Luca needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

A tailoring shop in Dundee needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a fire in the building.

🇬🇧 Scotland, United Kingdom4,058 views
Luca Medina
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Dundee
For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Dundee. In August, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,200 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,800 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $320 • Shop repairs and licensing: $410 • Working capital for the first month: $670 Every share and every dollar helps. - Luca

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1.5(4 reviews)

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  • Shawn M. Hansen🇺🇸Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Claudia B. Vásquez🇺🇸Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Ravi K. Dhawan🇮🇳Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Enzo Renato Lopes🇧🇷Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Thinking of you, Luca. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Take care, Luca. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted

      • Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Dundee.

        • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Luca!

          • Luca MedinaOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

            The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing three industrial sewing machines is the biggest at $1,800. Appreciate you taking the time.

        • Wishing you peace, Luca. Hope you get there. Greetings from Monterrey

          • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Dundee!

            • Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Magelang but we're thinking of you

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