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Start-up fund for Harold: reopening a sewing studio after a storm that collapsed the roof
A sewing studio in Gold Coast needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Gold Coast. In October, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $3,300
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
• Initial stock: fabric: $410
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Harold
Small update. $656 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
Small update. $466 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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- Sergei Serhiy Gerasimov 🇷🇺 · $25
- Precious T. Naicker 🇿🇦 · $250
“Keep your head up. Thought of Harold all day after reading this. - Paarl”
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- Tarun A. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $25
- Ricardo P. Hernández 🇪🇸 · $30
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- Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $10
- Dennis Kamau Byaruhanga 🇰🇪 · $50
- Paula T. Vargas 🇪🇸 · $15
“Get well soon. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Valencia”
- Daniela K. Núñez 🇺🇸 · $50
“Thought of Harold all day after reading this. - San Antonio”
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- Yến Lệ Pham 🇻🇳 · $5
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- Dimas Bayu Sutanto 🇮🇩 · $23
- Bruno G. Chávez 🇪🇸 · $17.50
“Stay strong. Only $18 but hope it helps. - Valencia”
- Vijay K. Meena 🇮🇳 · $10
- Thắng Tài Pham 🇻🇳 · $20
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Wishing you peace, Harold. Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Tokyo this morning. God bless.
You're not alone, Harold. Shared it with a few friends.
wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Gold Coast
Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Wrocław!
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Medina donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Gold Coast
Sending strength, Harold. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
small businesses are the heart of Gold Coast. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 34 people at work. All the best!
Sending love, Harold. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Odesa but we're thinking of you.
Hope it all works out, Harold. Shared it with a few friends. After 22 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.