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Sophia needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop

A tailoring shop in Cambridge needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after the demolition of the market.

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Sophia W. Mills
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Cambridge
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Cambridge. In August, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 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 $4,350 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,800 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $800 • Shop repairs and licensing: $230 • Working capital for the first month: $520 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Sophia
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Sophia

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($316 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Sophia

  2. Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($649). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

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  • Gayathri G. Mohan 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Khadija Juliet Nnamdi 🇳🇬 · $100

    “You got this. Been where you are, it gets better. - Nsukka”

  • Samjhana Anita Dahal 🇳🇵 · $100

    “Thinking of you. Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Lalitpur”

  • Hamisi Victor Kipchoge 🇰🇪 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Praying for you. Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Jacksonville”

  • Megan R. Baker 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Armando N. Guerrero 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Every little bit. Hope the December deadline works out. - Tehuacán”

  • Budi Lukman Tanoto 🇮🇩 · $30
  • Rukhsar Sandhu 🇵🇰 · $25

    “Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Multan”

  • Vivian Patterson 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Denise McDonald 🇳🇿 · $30
  • Aarav J. Panwar 🇮🇳 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $10
  • Soledad J. Salazar 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Rajeshwari N. Kamath 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Mubashir Qasim Rana 🇵🇰 · $20
  • Jumoke Comfort Zakari 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $30
  • Tuhin Shuvo Parvez 🇮🇳 · $15

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $15 but hope it helps. - New Delhi”

  • Daniela C. Reyes 🇲🇽 · $50

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  • Ali Ali Trabelsi

    Stay strong, Sophia. Small businesses are the heart of Cambridge. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Cambridge.

    • Zahid Masud Jahan

      thinking of you and your family, Sophia. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. All the best!

      • Collins Njoroge MusyokaAddress verified

        Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Cambridge. Hope you're open again soon. God bless

        • Shoaib Haris Ahmed

          Stay strong, Sophia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Saint Petersburg.

          • Netsanet Yeshi RegassaID verified

            Wishing you the best, Sophia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. All the best.

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