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Manisha needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Manisha has run a sewing studio for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,800 will put it back on its feet.
🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom4,051 views
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Manchester. In November, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,800 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,300
• Initial stock: fabric: $650
• Shop repairs and licensing: $650
• Working capital for the first month: $200
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Manisha
Updates from Manisha
Quick update: $930 raised so far (33%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $447 so far, the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.
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Wishing you peace, Manisha. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Wishing you the best, Manisha. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Tel Aviv.