Start-up fund for Nathalie: reopening a tailoring shop after a storm that collapsed the roof

For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Metz. In July, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 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 $2,200 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $550 • Working capital for the first month: $320 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,330 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.