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Start-up fund for Jonas: reopening a tailoring shop after floodwater

Jonas lost three industrial sewing machines to floodwater and needs $1,900 to reopen a tailoring shop and support the family.

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Jonas Hans Thomas
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Hannover
For four years I have run a tailoring shop in Hannover. 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 Wednesday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,900 goes: • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $600 • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $980 • Working capital for the first month: $320 Thanks for being kind about this. - Jonas
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Simona Mihaela Avram🇷🇴Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Marek Nowakowski

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Lagos.

    • Teguh Pane

      shared it with a few friends. Love from Denver.

      • Dinesh S. Sachdeva

        Thinking of you. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.

        • Lúcia Nunes

          Hope it all works out, Jonas. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

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