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Start-up fund for Samir: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market
Samir lost three industrial sewing machines to the demolition of the market and needs $2,250 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
🇺🇸 Texas, United States4,412 views
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in El Paso. In April, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,250 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $570
• Shop repairs and licensing: $300
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,380
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Samir
Thank you all. We're at 56% now ($1,261). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 41% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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You're not alone, Samir. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.
I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Mombasa but we're thinking of you
Take care, Samir. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Keep going, Samir. Hope you make a strong comeback
Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. After 11 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.