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Start-up fund for Andriy: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market
Andriy lost three industrial sewing machines to the demolition of the market and needs $450 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇷🇺 Russia528 views
For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Moscow. In April, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $450 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $80
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $230
• Shop repairs and licensing: $140
Thanks for reading all this.
Updates from Andriy
38% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
Update from Moscow: I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($55). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward initial stock: fabric and thread.
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Sending good thoughts, Andriy. Gave what I could, wish it was more.