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Start-up fund for Janet: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market
A tailoring shop in Albuquerque needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after the demolition of the market.
🇺🇸 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States3,526 views
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Albuquerque. In August, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,250 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $300
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,300
• Working capital for the first month: $650
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Rooting for you, Janet. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Fresno donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Janet. Small businesses are the heart of Albuquerque. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Albuquerque.
hope it all works out. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Udaipur so I could bring a meal. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Janet. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours!
Small businesses are the heart of Albuquerque. Hope you're open again soon.