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Start-up fund for Lydia: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession
Lydia lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,050 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Adelaide. In July, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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 $3,050 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $490
• Shop repairs and licensing: $600
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,960
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Lydia
Updates from Lydia
Thank you all. We're at 21% now ($628). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
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Thinking of you, Lydia. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Adelaide
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Adelaide!
Thank you. If you're in Adelaide I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Shared this with my family. Sent it to 7 people at work.
Good luck, Lydia. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Boston this morning.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Jerusalem
You're not alone, Lydia. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out.
hang in there, Lydia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Juiz de Fora.
Keep going, Lydia. Hope you make a strong comeback