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Help Paula restart a sewing studio in Frankfurt after a break-in
Paula has run a sewing studio for nine years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,950 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a sewing studio in Frankfurt. In May, a break-in took a cutting table and overlocker. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 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 $2,950 goes:
• Replacing a cutting table and overlocker: $1,650
• Initial stock: fabric: $390
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $440
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Paula
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Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 13 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.
you're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Love from Nagpur.
Hope things get better soon, Paula. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Ciudad de México
Hope it all works out, Paula. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Paula. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Hang in there, Paula. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.
thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 9 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Small businesses are the heart of Frankfurt. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Heliopolis!
I hope things turn around soon. After 11 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Take care, Paula. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Benin City.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Frankfurt.