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Back to business - Débora's comeback in Guarulhos
A bicycle repair shop in Guarulhos needs help replacing a full set of tools after a fire in the building.
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For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Guarulhos. In September, 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $600 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $270
• Initial stock: spare parts: $115
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $125
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Débora
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Guarulhos.
Thank you. If you're in Guarulhos I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless
sending strength, Débora. Small businesses are the heart of Guarulhos. Hope you're open again soon.
best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together.
Stay strong, Débora. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.