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Start-up fund for Samina: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession
Samina lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $150 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇵🇰 Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan1,639 views
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Gujranwala. In July, a long illness and repossession 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $150 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $35
• Working capital for the first month: $75
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $40
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Samina
Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Samina
Small update. $19 so far, the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled.
Small update. $10 so far, the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled.
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hope you get there. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
you're not alone, Samina. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Fresno
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from New York.