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Rocío needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Rocío lost three industrial sewing machines to the demolition of the market and needs $1,350 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

🇲🇽 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico1,741 views

Rocío T. Galindo

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San Cristóbal de las Casas

For three years I have run a tailoring shop in San Cristóbal de las Casas. In February, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,350 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $870 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $135 • Shop repairs and licensing: $160 • Working capital for the first month: $185 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

#small-business #livelihood #restart

Updates from Rocío

Update from San Cristóbal de las Casas: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from San Cristóbal de las Casas: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $155 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing three industrial sewing machines.

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Hlengiwe T. Singh
You're not alone, Rocío. Small businesses are the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas. Hope you're open again soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Taguig.
Latha T. Prabhu
hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Gangnam.

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