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Start-up fund for Peyton: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market
Peyton lost three industrial sewing machines to the demolition of the market and needs $1,850 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇨🇦 Quebec, Canada2,397 views
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Gatineau. In May, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 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 $1,850 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $180
• Working capital for the first month: $270
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,400
I hope life is good to you.
- Peyton
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Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Gatineau. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 39 people at work. Thinking of Gatineau.
Hope things get better soon. This could happen to any of us. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Glasgow
rooting for you, Peyton. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Seoul!
take care, Peyton. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Gatineau!
Take care. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
stay strong, Peyton. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted.
best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!
hang in there. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from São Paulo.