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Start-up fund for Hassan: reopening a sewing studio after a fire in the building
A sewing studio in Oakland needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a fire in the building.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Oakland. In August, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,100 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $890
• Shop repairs and licensing: $670
• Working capital for the first month: $540
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Hassan
Update from Oakland: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Courtney B. Avila 🇺🇸 · $25
- Henry Winter 🇩🇪 · $25
“You got this. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Augsburg”
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $5
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Praying for you. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Love from Brescia.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Gold Coast.
Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Novosibirsk.
sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Los Angeles.