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Madeline needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Madeline has run a tailoring shop for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $4,450 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Los Angeles. In August, 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 8 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 $4,450 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $590
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $3,550
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $310
Thank you for reading my story.
- Madeline
Updates from Madeline
Update from Los Angeles: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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- Ella Weber 🇺🇸 · $10
“Hope things get better. Been where you are, it gets better. - Houston”
- Teguh Wawan Susanto 🇮🇩 · $5
“Happy to help. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Semarang”
- Vincent Philippe Adam 🇫🇷 · $10
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- Dennis Otieno Kiptoo 🇹🇿 · $250
- Anonymous 🇨🇴 · $63
“Take care of yourselves. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Medellín”
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- Amber Brennan 🇺🇸 · $25
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Take care, Madeline. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Los Angeles!
Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 39 people at work
Praying for you, Madeline. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Hanoi
Rooting for you, Madeline. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings.
Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Anaheim.