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Maud needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

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

🇳🇱 North Holland, Netherlands2,351 views
Maud Marijke De Bruin
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Haarlem
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Haarlem. 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 Thursday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,050 goes: • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $570 • Working capital for the first month: $260 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,220 Thank you so much. - Maud

Updates from Maud

  1. 46% there. the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. Small update. $1,819 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

  3. We're at 25% thanks to 23 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Maud all day after reading this. - Tiruchirappalli”

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    Exceeded expectations

    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.

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    Exceptional service

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Pelotas

    • How is Maud doing now?

      • Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Take care

        • Take care, Maud. Shared this with my family. Take care.

          • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Maud?

            • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about initial stock: fabric and thread, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

          • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Haarlem.

            • Stay strong, Maud. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.

              • Take care, Maud. Small businesses are the heart of Haarlem. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best

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