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Start-up fund for Vivian: reopening a tailoring shop after a storm that collapsed the roof
A tailoring shop in Gwagwalada needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Gwagwalada. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $290
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $100
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
• Working capital for the first month: $45
With deep gratitude,
Vivian
Updates from Vivian
We're at 28% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
We're at 29% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled. More news soon.
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Sending love, Vivian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Best of luck, Vivian. Hope you get there
Hope it all works out, Vivian. This could happen to any of us. Take care