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Help Greta restart a tailoring shop in Cologne after a fire in the building
Greta lost three industrial sewing machines to a fire in the building and needs $1,700 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a tailoring shop in Cologne. In May, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,700 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $530
• Shop repairs and licensing: $190
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $980
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Likoni but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Likoni.