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Start-up fund for Harsh: reopening a sewing studio after a long illness and repossession
A sewing studio in Pune needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a long illness and repossession.
🇮🇳 411872, Pune, Maharashtra, India572 views
For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Pune. In August, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $350 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $195
• Initial stock: fabric: $120
• Working capital for the first month: $35
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Harsh
Updates from Harsh
41% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.
We're at 38% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for replacing a cutting table and overlocker is now scheduled. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($86 in total) the plan for replacing a cutting table and overlocker is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Riyadh.
take care. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from London
Hope things get better soon, Harsh. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings!
Hope things get better soon, Harsh. Looking forward to the next update. God bless!
So sorry you're going through this, Harsh. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Santos.