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Start-up fund for Nicholas: reopening a sewing studio after the demolition of the market
A sewing studio in Mobile needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after the demolition of the market.
🇺🇸 Mobile, Alabama, United States446 views
For twelve years I have run a sewing studio in Mobile. In December, the demolition of the market 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $900 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $340
• Working capital for the first month: $320
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Nicholas
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- Vitaly Bondar 🇺🇦 · $20
“Praying for you. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Kharkiv”
- Anitha T. Murthy 🇮🇳 · $10
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Hang in there, Nicholas. I hope things turn around soon
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I hope April is when things finally get easier. God bless!
Thinking of you and your family, Nicholas. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.