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

Naveen lost a cutting table and overlocker to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $450 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Naveen A. Venkatesh
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Mumbai
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Mumbai. In July, 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 Wednesday, 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $220 • Initial stock: fabric: $55 • Shop repairs and licensing: $75 • Working capital for the first month: $100 Thank you for reading my story.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Naveen

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($390 in total) the plan for replacing a cutting table and overlocker is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($200 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 38% now ($170). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for replacing a cutting table and overlocker is now scheduled.

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  • Vũ Nam Tong

    Keep going. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Bacolod

    • Emon Paul

      Stay strong, Naveen. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

      • Muhammad Hendra Rahman

        Good luck, Naveen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Fitria Maya Purnomo

          Take care. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Berlin but we're thinking of you. All the best.

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