Tseregeda Cherinat

Tseregeda Cherinat vision, motivation, determination, and even clients.She had everything to open her own sewing and alteration business – well, everything but the money to purchase the sewing machine and serger.

Tsegereda shares,

“It was either pursue my sewing business or give up the dream and get a job just to pay the bills. I will always be grateful for your help in getting the supplies I needed to get my business started and make my living at what I love to do!”

September 2026 Program Update

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