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Start-up fund for Nisha: reopening a sewing studio after a fire in the building

Nisha lost a cutting table and overlocker to a fire in the building and needs $300 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Nisha H. Sharma
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Nagpur
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Nagpur. In June, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $300 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $175 • Initial stock: fabric: $85 • Working capital for the first month: $40 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Nisha
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Nisha

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 108% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: fabric.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 78% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($85 in total) I made the first payment toward initial stock: fabric. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Nisha all day after reading this. - San Nicolás de los Garza”

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  • Bilal Ziad KhouryQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nisha

    • Nisha H. SharmaOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a cutting table and overlocker comes first ($175) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Malak Zahra Saleh

    keep going, Nisha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

    • Carlo T. TomasAddress verified

      good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

      • Tushar N. Savla

        Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

        • Lorenzo H. Rodríguez

          Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care

          • Joyce R. Juarez

            Praying for you, Nisha. Small businesses are the heart of Nagpur. Hope you're open again soon. After 8 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything!

            $390.50 raised of $300

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