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Việt needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio

Việt lost a cutting table and overlocker to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,500 to reopen a sewing studio and support the family.

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Việt Đức Ho
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Durham
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Durham. In May, a storm that collapsed the roof took a cutting table and overlocker. 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 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 $3,500 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,250 • Initial stock: fabric: $400 • Shop repairs and licensing: $530 • Working capital for the first month: $320 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Savannah H. LarsonPhoto verified

    Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Mukono.

    • Ayşe Leyla Aydoğan

      Sending strength, Việt. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Hyderabad donated after I showed her your page

      • Anushka Jadhav

        Take care. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up

        • Cooper F. StephensQuestion

          How is Việt doing now?

          • Ha-joon Chang-min Hwang

            Hope things get better soon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. Love from Cork.

            • Andrea T. ChávezAddress verified

              hope things get better soon, Việt. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

              • Alok K. Soni

                So sorry you're going through this, Việt. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

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