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Ping needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Ping lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $4,450 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇺🇸 Buffalo, New York, United States1,250 views
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Buffalo. In March, 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 Sunday, 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 $4,450 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,950
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $320
• Shop repairs and licensing: $680
• Working capital for the first month: $500
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- Ping
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Hope it all works out, Ping. Small businesses are the heart of Buffalo. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Ping. Small businesses are the heart of Buffalo. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from São Paulo