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Start-up fund for Carolina: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in
Carolina lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $400 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Pelotas. In August, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $180
• Initial stock: fabric: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $120
Thank you so much.
Updates from Carolina
Update from Pelotas: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 43% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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so sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.