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Start-up fund for Wayne: reopening a tailoring shop after the demolition of the market

Wayne has run a tailoring shop for twelve years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,550 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States2,206 views
Wayne S. Morrison
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Greensboro
For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Greensboro. In June, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,550 goes: • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $640 • Working capital for the first month: $490 • Shop repairs and licensing: $420 With deep gratitude, Wayne

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  • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Moscow!

    • Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Johannesburg.

      • Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Greensboro. Hope you're open again soon!

        • Myra T. GargID verified

          Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Greensboro

          • Hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Pune donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

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