Small Business "Hologram City" destroyed by fire
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Yesterday (December 2, 2020) one of my best friends had his whole livelihood turned upside down and decimated by a fire. Jose Rodriguez, known as “Hoza” by many of his close friends, is a renowned Stylist and Clothing Designer who has pursued his love of fashion and turned his dream of creating his own clothing line into a small business. In 2010 Jose unveiled his labor of love, Hologram City.
Hologram City is not just a clothing line… it is Jose’s LIFE. This is his dream, his passion, not to mention: his ONLY SOURCE OF INCOME. Yesterday he got the devastating news that the building, in which his office is located, was on fire! This morning he was allowed to walk through and salvage anything that survived the fire. Hopes of saving fabric and supplies have sadly faded away because what the fire didn’t destroy, water and smoke damage has ruined. His office housed thousands of dollars in sewing machines, fabrics, patterns, tables, supplies and inventory. It’s still too soon to tell, but Jose is hoping that some of his sewing machines can be saved and repaired, because those alone cost him around $12,000.
Here are some pics of Jose's office today:
Jose is beloved by so many people, including myself. Watching his business grow, only to come to a shattering halt in a matter of hours was heartbreaking. He is the kind of friend that would give you the most stylist shirt off his own back! :) As a Leo he is a born leader and quick to help others. Jose is incredibly reliable, hard working, dedicated, not to mention… one of my kindest and funniest friends. He is honestly more than a friend… he is like a brother to me and the minute he told us what happened, I knew I had to help. Anyone that knows Hoza knows how deserving he is, so please please please help spread the word and make a donation if you can. I know times are tough, but ANYTHING really will help. The money will go to a new office space, replacing all his damaged supplies and to help make up for all the income he will be losing during this transitional period.
Here is Jose (pictured on the right) with one of his models wearing Hologram City.
2020 has proven to present us all with challenges. I know that many of us are struggling financially, but many of us are also proving to rise up past the obstacles. Wishing you all positive blessings, peace, love, happiness, success and good health. Thank you in advance!
-Linda Vargas
Hologram City is not just a clothing line… it is Jose’s LIFE. This is his dream, his passion, not to mention: his ONLY SOURCE OF INCOME. Yesterday he got the devastating news that the building, in which his office is located, was on fire! This morning he was allowed to walk through and salvage anything that survived the fire. Hopes of saving fabric and supplies have sadly faded away because what the fire didn’t destroy, water and smoke damage has ruined. His office housed thousands of dollars in sewing machines, fabrics, patterns, tables, supplies and inventory. It’s still too soon to tell, but Jose is hoping that some of his sewing machines can be saved and repaired, because those alone cost him around $12,000.
Here are some pics of Jose's office today:
Jose is beloved by so many people, including myself. Watching his business grow, only to come to a shattering halt in a matter of hours was heartbreaking. He is the kind of friend that would give you the most stylist shirt off his own back! :) As a Leo he is a born leader and quick to help others. Jose is incredibly reliable, hard working, dedicated, not to mention… one of my kindest and funniest friends. He is honestly more than a friend… he is like a brother to me and the minute he told us what happened, I knew I had to help. Anyone that knows Hoza knows how deserving he is, so please please please help spread the word and make a donation if you can. I know times are tough, but ANYTHING really will help. The money will go to a new office space, replacing all his damaged supplies and to help make up for all the income he will be losing during this transitional period.
Here is Jose (pictured on the right) with one of his models wearing Hologram City.
2020 has proven to present us all with challenges. I know that many of us are struggling financially, but many of us are also proving to rise up past the obstacles. Wishing you all positive blessings, peace, love, happiness, success and good health. Thank you in advance!
-Linda Vargas
Organizer and beneficiary
Linda Vargas
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Jose Rodriguez
Beneficiary