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Start-up fund for Mason: reopening a sewing studio after a storm that collapsed the roof
Mason has run a sewing studio for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a sewing studio in Los Angeles. In August, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,550 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,700
• Shop repairs and licensing: $440
• Working capital for the first month: $410
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Mason
Updates from Mason
Good news. Because of your gifts ($993 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 28% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for replacing a cutting table and overlocker is now scheduled. More news soon.
5% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.
- Andre N. Henry 🇯🇲 · $15.50
- David Lang 🇩🇪 · $25
- Wayne M. Mendoza 🇺🇸 · $200
- Nevaeh J. Hudson 🇬🇧 · $10
- Umesh Dinesh Pandey 🇳🇵 · $5
- Defne Nur Öztürk 🇹🇷 · $50
- Tatiane Antônia Moura 🇧🇷 · $761
- Ankit G. Rajput 🇺🇸 · $25
- Howard F. Matthews 🇬🇧 · $77
- Sachin C. Patil 🇮🇳 · $75
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Wishing you peace. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Los Angeles
Sending love, Mason. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Liverpool
so sorry you're going through this, Mason. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
Good luck, Mason. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Los Angeles.