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

Paul has run a sewing studio for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,100 will put it back on its feet.

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Paul F. Harris
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Kingston
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Kingston. In October, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $1,100 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $690 • Initial stock: fabric: $140 • Shop repairs and licensing: $165 • Working capital for the first month: $105 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Paul

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 71% funded and I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($340 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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    “Thinking of you. Hope the January deadline works out. - Orlando”

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    “Sending love. Hope the January deadline works out. - Girona”

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    “Thought of Paul all day after reading this. - Dasmariñas”

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    “Thought of Paul all day after reading this. - Tacoma”

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  • Aurélie PetitID verified

    This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best!

    • Ksenia Vera Zhukov

      Sending love, Paul. I hope things turn around soon.

      • Bagus Irfan CahyonoID verified

        Wishing you the best, Paul. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Mapo.

        • Popy Tithi Barua

          Looking forward to the next update. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.

          • Ryota ShimizuPhoto verified

            Good luck, Paul. Hope the shop reopens soon. Sent it to 25 people at work. All the best

            • Henry Ifeanyi Hassan

              Praying for you, Paul. I hope things turn around soon.

              • Victoria Hunt

                Wishing you the best, Paul. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

                • Pandu Andi Simanjuntak

                  Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 17 people at work. God bless.

                  • Nam Dũng HuynhPhoto verified

                    You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Kingston!

                    • Lawrence P. HartID verified

                      Hang in there, Paul. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Buenos Aires!

                      • Ronaldo Miguel MouraID verified

                        Thanks for sharing this, Paul. Looking forward to the next update

                        • Wunmi Blessing Obi

                          Hang in there, Paul. Hope the shop reopens soon. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Take care.

                          $1,340.50 raised of $1,100

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