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Start-up fund for Vanessa: reopening a tailoring shop after a break-in
A tailoring shop in Caloocan needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.
🇵🇭 Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines1,685 views
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Caloocan. In October, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $650 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $90
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $480
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Vanessa
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Best of luck, Vanessa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless
Hang in there, Vanessa. Small businesses are the heart of Caloocan. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Adama
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Nairobi.
Take care, Vanessa. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together.