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Start-up fund for Aarón: reopening a tailoring shop after a fire in the building
A tailoring shop in Brooklyn needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a fire in the building.
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For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Brooklyn. In June, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $2,450 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $710
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $760
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $980
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Aarón
Update from Brooklyn: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 57% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 35% thanks to 18 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aarón.
Sure. The biggest one is working capital for the first month, $710. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Appreciate you taking the time.
take care, Aarón. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Düsseldorf.
Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Katowice!
good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Keep going, Aarón. Small businesses are the heart of Brooklyn. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
so sorry you're going through this, Aarón. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.