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Start-up fund for Palesa: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in
Palesa lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $800 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
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For four years I have run a sewing studio in Sandton. In August, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $800 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $150
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $520
• Initial stock: fabric: $130
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Nice donated after I showed her your page. All the best