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Help Helene restart a sewing studio in Cologne after a fire in the building

A sewing studio in Cologne needs help replacing a cutting table and overlocker after a fire in the building.

🇩🇪 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1,163 views
Helene Mia Schröder
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Cologne
For six years I have run a sewing studio in Cologne. In September, a fire in the building took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,650 goes: • Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $2,100 • Initial stock: fabric: $720 • Shop repairs and licensing: $470 • Working capital for the first month: $360 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Helene
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Aaron B. Rojas🇦🇺Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Henry Richard Quaye

    Hang in there, Helene. Hope you get there. All the best.

    • Zhe Kun LiQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Helene

      • Helene Mia SchröderOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a cutting table and overlocker is the biggest at $2,100. Happy to explain more.

    • Faisal Slimani

      Hang in there, Helene. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Anushka A. Patil

        Hang in there, Helene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

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