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Start-up fund for Ignacio: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in

A sewing studio in Mendoza needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a break-in.

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Ignacio Flores
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Mendoza
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Mendoza. In June, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 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 $550 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $210 • Initial stock: fabric: $155 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $95 Every share and every dollar helps.

Updates from Ignacio

  1. Quick update: $135 raised so far (25%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Been where you're, it gets better. - Wollongong”

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    “Wishing you the best - Karachi”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Ignacio all day after reading this.”

  • Willow Dixon 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Hope this helps. My brother told me about this one. - Birmingham”

  • Nicole D. Hernandez 🇵🇭 · $25

    “Happy to help. Thought of Ignacio all day after reading this.”

  • Ha-eun Eun-ji Ryu 🇰🇷 · $25

    “Every little bit - Seoul”

  • Salvador W. Vega 🇲🇽 · $50

    “Hope the September deadline works out. - Iztapalapa”

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    “Thinking of you. I'm in Pittsburgh, thinking of you.”

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    “Hope it all works out. Been where you're, it gets better. - Badagry”

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    “Praying for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Pasig”

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    “Thought of Ignacio all day after reading this. - Fresno”

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  • how is Ignacio doing now?

    • Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

      • Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

        • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mendoza.

          • Ignacio FloresOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a cutting table and overlocker, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

        • Pavel Serhiy SolovievAddress verified

          Wishing you peace. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Mendoza

          • take care, Ignacio. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.

            • Wishing you the best, Ignacio. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Iloilo City

              • So sorry you're going through this, Ignacio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from San Jose.

                • Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

                  • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                    • take care, Ignacio. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Mendoza.

                      • Sending good thoughts, Ignacio. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                        • Thinking of you and your family, Ignacio. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 14 people at work. Blessings.

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