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Samuel needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
A tailoring shop in Greensboro needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a long illness and repossession.
🇺🇸 27468, Greensboro, North Carolina, United States3,982 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Greensboro. In June, a long illness and repossession 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,750 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,600
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $940
• Shop repairs and licensing: $670
• Working capital for the first month: $540
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Samuel
Updates from Samuel
Small update. $2,403 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,217 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Greensboro!
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Salvador
Thanks for sharing this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Greensboro
Take care, Samuel. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Greensboro
Take care, Samuel. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. All the best.
Sending strength, Samuel. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Breda.
Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Greensboro. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
Good luck, Samuel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.