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Start-up fund for Angel: reopening a tailoring shop after a fire in the building
Angel lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $450 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Lapu-Lapu. In December, 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 Tuesday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $450 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $200
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $70
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Angel
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- Abdullah Ismail 🇸🇦 · $10
“All the best. Thought of Angel all day after reading this.”
- Tammy T. Hart 🇺🇸 · $7
“Hope it all works out. Thought of Angel all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”
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- Exactly what I needed
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Patient and understanding
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.
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small businesses are the heart of Lapu-Lapu. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Angel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care
Keep going, Angel. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Angel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!
Hope you get there. My neighbor in Bilbao donated after I showed her your page.