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Start-up fund for Swapnil: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession

Swapnil lost three industrial sewing machines to a long illness and repossession and needs $400 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Swapnil M. Thakkar
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Lucknow
For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Lucknow. In May, 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $400 goes: • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $45 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $200 • Working capital for the first month: $155 Glad we found this place. - Swapnil
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  • Perla G. MarquezID verified

    Wishing you the best, Swapnil. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Lucknow

    • Maya Stokes

      stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best

      • Kemi Ife Quadri

        Thinking of you and your family, Swapnil. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

        • Comfort Esther IbrahimID verified

          Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

          • Paul Musyoka

            Wishing you peace, Swapnil. This could happen to any of us. God bless

            • Pedro C. Moreno

              Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Lahore.

              • Evangelia Konstantinou

                Sending good thoughts, Swapnil. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

                • Florence Adhiambo MremaID verified

                  Thanks for sharing this, Swapnil. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

                  • Sergei Yaroslav KovalchukID verified

                    Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

                    • Santhosh S. Bhat

                      wishing you the best, Swapnil. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best

                      • Vipul T. ZaveriPhoto verified

                        sending love, Swapnil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 8 people at work. All the best.

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