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Start-up fund for Martine: reopening a tailoring shop after a storm that collapsed the roof
Martine has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,850 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Strasbourg. In March, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,850 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,050
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $620
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
• Working capital for the first month: $670
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Martine
Updates from Martine
Good news. Because of your gifts ($60 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Martine
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- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $15
“Hope things get better. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Varanasi”
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“From my family to yours. - Asaba”
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Sending strength, Martine. Shared it with a few friends.
Sending strength, Martine. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Strasbourg
any update on how things are going in Strasbourg?
you're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Strasbourg
is there anything that isn't money that would help Martine?
Thank you. If you're in Strasbourg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
thanks for sharing this, Martine. Shared this with my family.
Shared this with my family. Greetings from Kharkiv.
best of luck, Martine. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best
thinking of you, Martine. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Rotterdam.
Best of luck, Martine. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update
Take care. Hope this works out for you. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care!
Best of luck, Martine. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.