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Start-up fund for Dylan: reopening a tailoring shop after a storm that collapsed the roof

Dylan has run a tailoring shop for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,550 will put it back on its feet.

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Dylan K. Patterson
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Leicester
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Leicester. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,550 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,100 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $560 • Shop repairs and licensing: $280 • Working capital for the first month: $610 If you're reading this, thank you.

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Dylan all day after reading this.”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Dylan all day after reading this. - San Fernando”

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  • Bennett F. RiosID verified

    Thinking of you, Dylan. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 32 people at work. All the best!

    • Rooting for you, Dylan. Looking forward to the next update.

      • wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together.

        • wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings

          • So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Leicester.

            • praying for you, Dylan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Sacramento this morning. Thinking of Leicester

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