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

Lei lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $3,100 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

🇺🇸 Montgomery, Alabama, United States816 views
Lei Liang Xiong
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Montgomery
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Montgomery. In April, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,100 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $550 • Initial stock: fabric: $630 • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,920 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lei

  1. We're at 14% thanks to 11 of you. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 11% now ($343). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Small update. $199 so far, we've started the first stage. - Lei

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Lei all day after reading this.”

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    “Wish I could do more. Been where you're, it gets better. - Reading”

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    “God bless. Thought of Lei all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Nandini L. Shetty 🇮🇳 · $64
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3.3(6 reviews)

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    Practical and effective help

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Slamet Mulyadi Kartika

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out!

    • Noor Nadia Jaber

      Keep going, Lei. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

      • Eduardo N. González

        Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of Montgomery. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.

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