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Start-up fund for Lertchai: reopening a sewing studio after a storm that collapsed the roof

A sewing studio in Khon Kaen needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a storm that collapsed the roof.

🇹🇭 Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, Thailand1,930 views
Lertchai Prasert Chantarasri
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Khon Kaen
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Khon Kaen. In October, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 3 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 $950 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $510 • Initial stock: fabric: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $130 • Working capital for the first month: $100 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lertchai

  1. Update from Khon Kaen: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($264 in total) the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Lertchai

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 18% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Lertchai all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Lertchai all day after reading this. - Houston”

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    “Thought of Lertchai all day after reading this. - Bogor”

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    “Good luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Daegu”

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  • Joy Nneka Oladipo

    Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 28 people at work. Greetings from Kyiv.

    • Hossain Imran Bhuiyan

      So sorry you're going through this, Lertchai. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. All the best.

      • Sarah Irene Ssemwogerere

        rooting for you. Shared this with my family. After 18 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything.

        • William Nguyen

          Stay strong, Lertchai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Khon Kaen.

          • Jumoke Lilian Ogunleye

            Wishing you peace, Lertchai. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

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