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Start-up fund for Vasile: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market
Vasile has run a tailoring shop for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,400 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Iași. In August, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 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 $1,400 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $780
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $185
• Shop repairs and licensing: $180
• Working capital for the first month: $255
I hope life is good to you.
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Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Shared this with my family. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
How is Vasile doing now?
hope things get better soon. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Iași.
Small businesses are the heart of Iași. Hope you're open again soon.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Iași. I'll ask around and let you know.
rooting for you, Vasile. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Addis Ababa so I could bring a meal