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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, Germany1,523 views
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
We're at 35% thanks to 21 of you. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. More news soon.
21% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.
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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
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.
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!