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Start-up fund for Ronnie: reopening a tailoring shop after a break-in
Ronnie has run a tailoring shop for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $550 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Taguig. In February, a break-in 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $420
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $65
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Ronnie
Updates from Ronnie
Quick update: $211 raised so far (38%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Taguig: we've started the first stage. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 18% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
- Huy Thành Do 🇻🇳 · $50
“From my family to yours. Thought of Ronnie all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”
- Josiah T. Figueroa 🇺🇸 · $20
- David Nichols 🇦🇺 · $50
“From my family to yours. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Cairns”
- Hazel A. Bailey 🇬🇧 · $12
- Ravi A. Raman 🇮🇳 · $50
- Jannat Parvin Alam 🇮🇳 · $50
- Christo C. Maharaj 🇿🇦 · $49
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So sorry you're going through this, Ronnie. This could happen to any of us.
Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. It's not much but it's yours!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Taguig.
best of luck, Ronnie. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this, Ronnie. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings