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

Mary Grace lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $3,150 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Mary Grace G. Francisco
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Grand Rapids
For fifteen years I have run a sewing studio in Grand Rapids. In August, 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,150 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,350 • Working capital for the first month: $460 • Initial stock: fabric: $340 Thanks for being kind about this. - Mary Grace
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Mary Grace all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Mary Grace all day after reading this. - Moscow”

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  • Peace Ngozika Fashola

    Stay strong, Mary Grace. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.

    • Jackson L. McDaniel

      Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

      • Sophie B. Ayala

        sending good thoughts, Mary Grace. I hope things turn around soon.

        • Yulia Sofia LysenkoAddress verified

          I hope things turn around soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care

          • Odette Élodie Perrot

            Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care!

            • Eduardo Pérez

              Wishing you the best, Mary Grace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Toronto.

              • Luca J. Norris

                Sending love. Small businesses are the heart of Grand Rapids. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

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