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Help Manfred restart a barbershop in Augsburg after a fire in the building
Manfred lost clippers, chairs and mirrors to a fire in the building and needs $3,500 to reopen a barbershop and support the family.
🇩🇪 Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany2,802 views
For four years I have run a barbershop in Augsburg. In August, a fire in the building took clippers, chairs and mirrors. 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Replacing clippers, chairs and mirrors: $2,100
• Initial stock: supplies: $740
• Shop repairs and licensing: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $430
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Manfred
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Rooting for you, Manfred. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Tokyo.
sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Mandaue.
so sorry you're going through this, Manfred. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Campinas donated after I showed her your page. All the best
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Augsburg. Hope you're open again soon.
Thanks for sharing this, Manfred. This could happen to any of us. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Brest.