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Niklas needs three industrial sewing machines to reopen a tailoring shop
Niklas has run a tailoring shop for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $2,250 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Braunschweig. In June, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 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 $2,250 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $420
• Working capital for the first month: $240
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $1,590
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Niklas
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Braunschweig.
Thank you. If you're in Braunschweig I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Best of luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 11 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
wishing you peace, Niklas. Hope this works out for you. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.
Stay strong, Niklas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 25 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Hope things get better soon, Niklas. Hope this works out for you