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Ruben needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

A tailoring shop in The Hague needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after the demolition of the market.

🇳🇱 The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands2,054 views
Ruben Milan Bosman
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The Hague
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in The Hague. In July, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,350 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,500 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $570 • Shop repairs and licensing: $280 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Ruben
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Dedi Dwi WijayaQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ruben?

    • Ruben Milan BosmanOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in The Hague I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

  • Wayne F. Freeman

    Hope things get better soon, Ruben. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Jakarta.

    • Michael MorrisonAddress verified

      Good luck, Ruben. Looking forward to the next update.

      • Annelie Fourie

        Praying for you, Ruben. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Dilshan Gihan KumarasingheQuestion

          Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ruben.

          • Ruben Milan BosmanOwnerAnswer

            Replacing three industrial sewing machines is $2,500 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Let me know if you want more detail.

        • Paula D. Sandoval

          Wishing you peace, Ruben. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Montpellier so I could bring a meal

          • Olumide Chukwuemeka Adeyemi

            I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Shinjuku but we're thinking of you.

            • Joaquín D. Arias

              Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

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