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Start-up fund for Karina: reopening a tailoring shop after a break-in

Karina has run a tailoring shop for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,500 will put it back on its feet.

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Karina C. Fuentes

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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Tampa. In January, a break-in 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,500 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $280 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $2,900 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Karina

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Kennedy C. Douglas
Hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best.
Rabia Samina NaqviID verified
Small businesses are the heart of Tampa. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted.

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