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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 States5,953 views
Ricardo F. Cordero
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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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  • Raymond C. Hendricks

    hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Coyoacán

    • Liam B. King

      thanks for sharing this, Ricardo. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

      • Hye-jin Ha-eun Cho

        thinking of you and your family, Ricardo. Hope this works out for you.

        • Martine Julien

          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

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