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Ruby needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Ruby lost three industrial sewing machines to a break-in and needs $4,250 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇺🇸 Oakland, California, United States3,344 views
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Oakland. In August, a break-in 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $4,250 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,600
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $830
• Shop repairs and licensing: $360
• Working capital for the first month: $460
Glad we found this place.
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thinking of you, Ruby. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Oakland.
Sending love, Ruby. Your post was clear and honest.
Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
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