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Start-up fund for Valentina: reopening a tailoring shop after a long illness and repossession
Valentina has run a tailoring shop for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,050 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Feira de Santana. In October, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,050 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $430
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $270
• Shop repairs and licensing: $200
• Working capital for the first month: $150
With deep gratitude,
Valentina
Updates from Valentina
Small update. $236 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
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Hope things get better soon, Valentina. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Sending good thoughts, Valentina. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Sheffield.
Best of luck, Valentina. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Thane.