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Netsanet needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Netsanet lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $200 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Mekelle. 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 Friday, and I employed 3 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 $200 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $50
• Initial stock: fabric: $70
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
Sending good thoughts. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Jakarta.
Thinking of you, Netsanet. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Netsanet?
Stay strong, Netsanet. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Saint-Denis.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Netsanet
It's all in the list in the story. shop repairs and licensing is the big one at $80, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Small businesses are the heart of Mekelle. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Sydney.
how is Netsanet doing now?
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Sylhet
Hope it all works out, Netsanet. Small businesses are the heart of Mekelle. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Love from Sheffield.
Thinking of you, Netsanet. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Cox's Bazar.
Sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Netsanet. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Mekelle.
Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless
Take care, Netsanet. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Mekelle.
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Latina
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Mekelle.
best of luck, Netsanet. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Bandung donated after I showed her your page. God bless
Small businesses are the heart of Mekelle. Hope you're open again soon. I hope February is when things finally get easier. Love from Paris.
your post was clear and honest. Love from Alexandria.
hope this works out for you. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Mekelle
Praying for you, Netsanet. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Kampala.
Keep going, Netsanet. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless
Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Thinking of Mekelle.
Sending good thoughts, Netsanet. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Mekelle.
Thanks for sharing this, Netsanet. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Manila.
Praying for you, Netsanet. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Thinking of Mekelle!
best of luck, Netsanet. Shared this with my family. God bless