MoneySmall businessUrgent
Start-up fund for Josefa: reopening a sewing studio after a fire in the building
Josefa has run a sewing studio for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,300 will put it back on its feet.
Anywhere in the world803 views
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Granada. In July, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,300 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,250
• Initial stock: fabric: $380
• Shop repairs and licensing: $270
• Working capital for the first month: $400
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Josefa
Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($512). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
- Taslima Shahana Akter 🇮🇳 · $10
- Madhu Awasthi 🇮🇳 · $50
- Ama Victoria Kumi 🇬🇭 · $50
- Rosa J. Ruiz 🇪🇸 · $15
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $100
- Wangari Winnie Salim 🇺🇬 · $25
- Janet Esther Rashidi 🇰🇪 · $15.50
- Gabriele Heinrich 🇩🇪 · $5
“Happy to help. Shared with friends too. - Regensburg”
- Julián M. Lozano 🇺🇸 · $25
- Maina Mukasa Mwende 🇹🇿 · $100
- Olivier Baptiste Da Silva 🇫🇷 · $10
- Kezia Elizabeth Kumi 🇬🇭 · $250
“Best of luck. Shared with friends too. - Cape Coast”
- Doris W. Simmons 🇺🇸 · $100
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Josefa all day after reading this. - San Francisco”
- Kemal Tekin 🇹🇷 · $22
- Rashid R. Ngcobo 🇿🇦 · $5
“You got this. Hope the September deadline works out. - Richards Bay”
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.