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Meenakshi needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Meenakshi lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $500 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

🇮🇳 641062, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India1,117 views
Meenakshi Acharya
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Coimbatore
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Coimbatore. In November, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $500 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $260 • Initial stock: fabric: $105 • Shop repairs and licensing: $35 • Working capital for the first month: $100 Thanks for being kind about this.

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

    • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a cutting table and overlocker is the biggest at $260. Happy to explain more.

  • Keep going, Meenakshi. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.

      • Guilherme Flávio FonsecaQuestionPhoto verified

        how is Meenakshi doing now?

        • Sending good thoughts, Meenakshi. Hope you get there. Greetings from Ankara.

          • Keep going, Meenakshi. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!

            • Sending good thoughts, Meenakshi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!

              • Good luck, Meenakshi. Hope the shop reopens soon.

                • Sending strength, Meenakshi. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in Pretoria but we're thinking of you. God bless

                  • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

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