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Help Jakob restart a tailoring shop in Leipzig after the demolition of the market

A tailoring shop in Leipzig needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after the demolition of the market.

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Jakob Klein
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Leipzig
For fifteen years I have run a tailoring shop in Leipzig. In August, the demolition of the market took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,550 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,700 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $760 • Shop repairs and licensing: $600 • Working capital for the first month: $490 With deep gratitude, Jakob
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Jakob

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 42% funded and I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

  2. Small update. $2,417 so far, we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $717 raised so far (20%). the plan for replacing three industrial sewing machines is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Eun-ji Hyun-ju JeonQuestion

    How is Jakob doing now?

    • Yogesh Gandhi

      Sending good thoughts, Jakob. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

      • Elijah F. Johnson

        Stay strong, Jakob. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Manchester.

        • Gabriel L. Cruz

          hope it all works out, Jakob. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

          • Joy Pavel Rahman

            I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

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