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Back to business - Matthias's comeback in Augsburg
Matthias lost a full set of tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,150 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Augsburg. In June, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,150 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,650
• Initial stock: spare parts: $810
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $430
I hope life is good to you.
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you're not alone, Matthias. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Augsburg.
So sorry you're going through this, Matthias. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Matthias. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Matthias?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a full set of tools, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
How is Matthias doing now?
Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from San Antonio
Sending strength, Matthias. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Thane.
Sending love, Matthias. Hope you get there.
Thinking of you, Matthias. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.
Praying for you, Matthias. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Jimma this morning. Take care.
Best of luck, Matthias. Hope the shop reopens soon.
Hope it all works out, Matthias. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Gatineau donated after I showed her your page
Sending love, Matthias. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. All the best
Stay strong, Matthias. This could happen to any of us. All the best.