Skip to content
HelpBLESS
MoneySmall business

Start-up fund for Clara: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a fire in the building

A bicycle repair shop in Mannheim needs help replacing a full set of tools after a fire in the building.

🇩🇪 Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany1,522 views
Clara Marlene Wagner
Email verified
Mannheim
For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Mannheim. In May, a fire in the building took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 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 $1,800 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $940 • Initial stock: spare parts: $530 • Working capital for the first month: $330 If you're reading this, thank you. - Clara

Updates from Clara

  1. We're at 35% thanks to 21 of you. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. 21% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.

  • Alexandra J. Bowers 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hang in there. Thought of Clara all day after reading this. - Rockford”

  • Daniela P. Urbina 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Andi Dimas Lestari 🇮🇩 · $5
  • Muhammad Zeeshan Yousafzai 🇵🇰 · $10

    “All the best. Been where you're, it gets better. - Sukkur”

  • Charlotte Helene Herrmann 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $200
  • Brooks M. Greene 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Adriana N. Vásquez 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Isaiah Henry 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Doris Li 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $5
  • Isaac Watson 🇨🇦 · $5

    “Rooting for you. Been where you are, it gets better. - Toronto”

  • Dylan G. Mendoza 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Finn Martens 🇳🇱 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Clara all day after reading this. - Amsterdam”

  • Rosa G. Mendoza 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Clara all day after reading this. - Veracruz”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $20

    “God bless. Gave what I could this week. - Irapuato”

  • Lâm Dũng Trieu 🇻🇳 · $50
  • Chatchai Chatchai Prasertsak 🇹🇭 · $5

    “You got this. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Bangkok”

  • Atim Apio Mwende 🇰🇪 · $13
  • Imad Gaber 🇸🇦 · $25

Reviews

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

No reviews yet.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • thinking of you and your family, Clara. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.

    • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 21 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Blessings

      • Greyson F. ThompsonPhoto verified

        Thinking of you, Clara. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

        • Take care. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Johannesburg

          • good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

            • good luck, Clara. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Grand Rapids.

              • sending good thoughts, Clara. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                • Hope it all works out, Clara. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Mannheim.

                  • Clara W. RileyID verified

                    Stay strong, Clara. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.

                    • shared this with my family. After 28 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything

                      • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Milan!

                        $1,248 raised of $1,800

                        Give

                        More people who need help