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Start-up fund for Rashid: reopening a sewing studio after a break-in

Rashid lost a cutting table and overlocker to a break-in and needs $1,000 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Rashid Kamal Ismail
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Metz
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Metz. In June, 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 7 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 $1,000 goes: • Initial stock: fabric: $510 • Shop repairs and licensing: $180 • Working capital for the first month: $310 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Rashid
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Rashid

  1. Update from Metz: I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mehwish Zara Niazi🇵🇰Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Made a real difference

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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