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Start-up fund for Công: reopening a sewing studio after a long illness and repossession
A sewing studio in Hồ Chí Minh City needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a long illness and repossession.
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For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Hồ Chí Minh City. In April, a long illness and repossession took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $550 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $60
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $430
• Initial stock: fabric: $60
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Công
18% there. I made the first payment toward replacing a cutting table and overlocker. Thank you.
Quick update: $55 raised so far (10%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Hope things get better. Thought of Công all day after reading this. - Kisumu”
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- Jannat Nargis Sheikh 🇧🇩 · $20
“Hope this helps. My colleague told me about this one. - Comilla”
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $50
- Caroline L. Ruiz 🇺🇸 · $5
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Sending strength, Công. Hope you get there. Take care.
Take care, Công. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in London this morning. Thinking of Hồ Chí Minh City
Sending love, Công. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.