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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, Netherlands2,055 views
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
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Ruben?
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.
Hope things get better soon, Ruben. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Jakarta.
Good luck, Ruben. Looking forward to the next update.
Praying for you, Ruben. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ruben.
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.
Wishing you peace, Ruben. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Montpellier so I could bring a meal
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Shinjuku but we're thinking of you.
Sending strength. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.