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Back to business - Maximilian's comeback in Frankfurt

Maximilian has run a small grocery stall for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,650 will put it back on its feet.

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Maximilian Theo Walter
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Frankfurt
For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in Frankfurt. In July, the demolition of the market took a cold-storage unit. 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,650 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,100 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $620 • Shop repairs and licensing: $290 • Working capital for the first month: $640 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Maximilian

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: fresh produce.

  2. Update from Frankfurt: I made the first payment toward replacing a cold-storage unit. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Rahayu Lestari FirmansyahAddress verified

    Praying for you, Maximilian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 20 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

    • Eliana T. Salazar

      small businesses are the heart of Frankfurt. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Frankfurt

      • Sapna D. Mishra

        Take care, Maximilian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

        • Okan Kemal Sarı

          I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Coimbatore donated after I showed her your page.

          • Rowena Cruz

            Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Seville.

            • Simon KleinAddress verified

              wishing you the best, Maximilian. Shared it with a few friends!

              • Vani G. Seth

                Keep going, Maximilian. Hope this works out for you.

                • Raúl W. Fuentes

                  so sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

                  • Farah Ines Mostafa

                    Sending love, Maximilian. Shared it with a few friends. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Multan.

                    • Samira Iman Shaker

                      Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Caloocan.

                      • Samina Mahnoor Zardari

                        So sorry you're going through this, Maximilian. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 17 people at work. Greetings from Varanasi

                        • Durga Sapana Thapa

                          Small businesses are the heart of Frankfurt. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Frankfurt.

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