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Back to business - Lena's comeback in Augsburg

A tailoring shop in Augsburg needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a break-in.

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Lena Emilia Weiß
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Augsburg
For three years I have run a tailoring shop in Augsburg. In June, a break-in took three industrial sewing machines. 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 10 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 $1,800 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $270 • Shop repairs and licensing: $640 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $890 If you're reading this, thank you.

Updates from Lena

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 40% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($501 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Lena

  3. Update from Augsburg: the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. We're at 10% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Sending love. Thought of Lena all day after reading this. - La Plata”

  • Ama Naana Abdul 🇬🇭 · $72

    “Get well soon. Thought of Lena all day after reading this. - Accra”

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    “Be well. Only $66 but hope it helps. - Berlin”

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  • José Pinto 🇧🇷 · $15

    “Thinking of you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Londrina”

  • Yaw Lawrence Ntim 🇬🇭 · $50

    “Happy to help. I'm in Ho, thinking of you. - Ho”

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    “Wishing you the best. Please keep us posted. - Nagoya”

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  • Take care, Lena. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

    • wishing you peace, Lena. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

      • Hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

        • Keep going, Lena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Dayton.

          • Sending good thoughts, Lena. Small businesses are the heart of Augsburg. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

            • Shaista Sumbal TararPhoto verified

              Wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Kampala so I could bring a meal.

              • Thanks for sharing this, Lena. Small businesses are the heart of Augsburg. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Augsburg.

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