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Start-up fund for Óscar: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession

Óscar lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $800 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

🇨🇴 Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia1,722 views
Óscar H. Valdez
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Cali
For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Cali. In August, a long illness and repossession took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, 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 $800 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $520 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $75 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $140 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • Anucha Prasert KaewklaQuestionPhoto verified

    Is replacing three industrial sewing machines the biggest cost or is there more coming?

    • Óscar H. ValdezOwnerAnswer

      Sure. The biggest one is replacing three industrial sewing machines, $520. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Sending strength, Óscar. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Sandton

    • Thinking of you, Óscar. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Cali!

      • I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Saint Paul this morning. God bless

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