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Start-up fund for Ricardo: reopening a sewing studio after floodwater
Ricardo lost a cutting table and overlocker to floodwater and needs $3,800 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇺🇸 El Paso, Texas, United States5,952 views
For six years I have run a sewing studio in El Paso. In December, floodwater took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, 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 $3,800 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,750
• Initial stock: fabric: $790
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Ricardo
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hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Coyoacán
thanks for sharing this, Ricardo. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
thinking of you and your family, Ricardo. Hope this works out for you.
praying for you, Ricardo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Mumbai