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Ximena needs a cutting table and overlocker to reopen a sewing studio
Ximena has run a sewing studio for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.
🇲🇽 Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico830 views
For four years I have run a sewing studio in Xalapa. In July, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Initial stock: fabric: $150
• Working capital for the first month: $200
• Shop repairs and licensing: $150
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Ximena
Good news. Because of your gifts ($222 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $113 raised so far (23%). the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 13% now ($63). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
You're not alone, Ximena. Shared it with a few friends. After 23 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Sending good thoughts, Ximena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Good luck, Ximena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.