Start-up fund for Alice: reopening a tailoring shop after a fire in the building
Alice lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $2,800 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
Updates from Alice
Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,360 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from London: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 23% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from London: the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
- Aarón G. Macías 🇲🇽 · $100
- Jose H. Hernandez 🇵🇭 · $20
- Lawrence Soto 🇳🇿 · $5
“Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Manukau”
- Anna N. Parks 🇺🇸 · $30
- Theresa Hannah Quartey 🇬🇭 · $25
“Hope it all works out. From Takoradi with love. - Takoradi”
- Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $10
“Wish I could do more. My sister told me about this one. - Bergamo”
- Eyob Daniel Mulugeta 🇪🇹 · $10
“Hope things get better. From Gondar with love. - Gondar”
- Beatriz W. Serrano 🇨🇴 · $20
“Be well. Hope the October deadline works out. - Cartagena”
- Seyi Samuel Yakubu 🇳🇬 · $31
- Kai Ting Deng 🇺🇸 · $5
- Kunle Ibrahim Lasisi 🇳🇬 · $20
“Thought of Alice all day after reading this. - Lagos”
- Cristian J. Ibarra 🇲🇽 · $25
“Wishing you the best. Hope the October deadline works out. - Coyoacán”
- Pedro R. Valdez 🇺🇸 · $25
- Shweta N. Sachdeva 🇮🇳 · $25
“Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Tiruchirappalli”
- Isaiah M. McDonald 🇬🇧 · $75
“Thought of Alice all day after reading this. - Glasgow”
- Trinh Oanh Dang 🇻🇳 · $50
- Anonymous 🇵🇰 · $10
- Mukasa Ochieng Kessy 🇹🇿 · $10
- Arnel Uy 🇵🇭 · $45
“Hope things get better. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Cebu City”
Reviews
3.0(3 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Great help in a difficult time
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
- Amazing support system
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Made a real difference
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
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Hope things get better soon, Alice. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together
Keep going, Alice. Hope you get there. After 25 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.