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Ariana needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Ariana has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,800 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States1,017 views
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Bakersfield. In January, the demolition of the market took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,800 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,800
• Initial stock: spare parts: $800
• Shop repairs and licensing: $750
• Working capital for the first month: $450
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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So sorry you're going through this, Ariana. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Bakersfield.
Hope it all works out, Ariana. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Dar es Salaam.
Sending good thoughts, Ariana. Shared it with a few friends. All the best