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So-yeon needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

So-yeon has run a sewing studio for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,450 will put it back on its feet.

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So-yeon Ye-eun Kwak
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Arlington
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Arlington. In July, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, 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 $2,450 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $550 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,550 • Shop repairs and licensing: $350 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - So-yeon
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from So-yeon

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 79% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Small update. $1,370 so far, the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

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  • Vandana J. Sachdeva

    Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Hialeah.

    • Mona Zainab IbrahimQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help So-yeon?

      • So-yeon Ye-eun KwakOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Arlington I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Utami Eka Sihombing

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

      • John B. ReidPhoto verified

        Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

        $2,970.50 raised of $2,450

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