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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 States4,413 views
Samir Imad Zaki
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El Paso
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.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Samir

  1. Thank you all. We're at 56% now ($1,261). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 41% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Eda Emine Keskin

    You're not alone, Samir. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

    • Rodrigo D. Orozco

      I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Mombasa but we're thinking of you

      • Aleena Sadia Javed

        Take care, Samir. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

        • Wunmi Idowu Nwosu

          Keep going, Samir. Hope you make a strong comeback

          • Tunde Garba Salami

            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.

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