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Start-up fund for Rylee: reopening a sewing studio after floodwater
Rylee has run a sewing studio for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $4,200 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Salem, Oregon, United States4,754 views
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Salem. In April, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $4,200 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,100
• Initial stock: fabric: $980
• Shop repairs and licensing: $490
• Working capital for the first month: $630
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Rylee
Quick update: $2,411 raised so far (57%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
41% there. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Thank you.
Update from Salem: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 24% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Rylee?
Thank you. If you're in Salem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Appreciate you taking the time.
Take care, Rylee. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 21 people at work. Love from Stellenbosch
Keep going, Rylee. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Bang Khen.
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Mumbai.
Keep going, Rylee. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Nashik but we're thinking of you. Take care.
I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 26 people at work. Greetings from Abuja.
Stay strong, Rylee. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings