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Start-up fund for Hailey: reopening a tailoring shop after floodwater
A tailoring shop in San Diego needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after floodwater.
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For six years I have run a tailoring shop in San Diego. In May, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,900 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,150
• Shop repairs and licensing: $410
• Working capital for the first month: $340
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Hailey
Quick update: $328 raised so far (17%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Hailey
Good news. Because of your gifts ($328 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from San Diego: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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So sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of San Diego.
You're not alone, Hailey. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up.
rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Rome this morning.
Thinking of you, Hailey. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Quezon City
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Geelong.
wishing you peace, Hailey. I hope things turn around soon.
Stay strong, Hailey. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of San Diego.
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. Thinking of San Diego.
Sending good thoughts, Hailey. Shared this with my family. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Sending good thoughts, Hailey. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Zaporizhzhia.