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Back to business - Jordan's comeback in Allentown
Jordan has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,850 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States1,836 views
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Allentown. In July, 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,850 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $510
• Shop repairs and licensing: $460
• Working capital for the first month: $880
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Jordan
Small update. $1,079 so far, we've started the first stage.
Small update. $416 so far, the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
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thinking of you, Jordan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Wishing you the best, Jordan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 7 years in customer support I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Asaba.
Thinking of you, Jordan. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together.