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Start-up fund for Willem: reopening a sewing studio after the demolition of the market
Willem lost a cutting table and overlocker to the demolition of the market and needs $950 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.
🇿🇦 South Africa585 views
For three years I have run a sewing studio in Johannesburg. In August, the demolition of the market took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $950 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $430
• Initial stock: fabric: $230
• Shop repairs and licensing: $150
• Working capital for the first month: $140
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Willem
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Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Spokane.
Thinking of you, Willem. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up.