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Shira needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

Shira has run a tailoring shop for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $3,250 will put it back on its feet.

🇮🇱 Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel3,463 views
Shira Bat-El Azoulay
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Tel Aviv
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Tel Aviv. In March, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,250 goes: • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $610 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,300 • Shop repairs and licensing: $340 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Shira

  1. Quick update: $258 raised so far (8%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Get well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Kanpur”

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    “Saw your post and had to give. - Gondar”

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    “From my family to yours. Hope the June deadline works out. - Sheffield”

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    “Hope the June deadline works out. - Mangaluru”

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    “Hang in there. Gave what I could this week. - Leicester”

  • Beatriz Priscila Miranda 🇧🇷 · $25
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    “Be well. Hope the June deadline works out. - Dallas”

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  • You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

    • Hope it all works out, Shira. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Rosario donated after I showed her your page

      • Sending strength. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Rabat this morning. Greetings from Rabat.

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