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Rani needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Rani lost three industrial sewing machines to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $200 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,109 views
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Mumbai. In May, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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: $85
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $75
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Rani
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good luck, Rani. Shared this with my family. After 22 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings!