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Start-up fund for Kristine: reopening a sewing studio after a fire in the building
Kristine has run a sewing studio for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.
🇵🇭 6014, Mandaue, Cebu, Philippines1,517 views
For three years I have run a sewing studio in Mandaue. In February, 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 Tuesday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $220
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Initial stock: fabric: $90
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Kristine
Updates from Kristine
Quick update: $209 raised so far (52%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $171 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
Small update. $171 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Kristine
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Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Ottawa.
You're not alone, Kristine. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Mandaue.