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Back to business - Vladimir's comeback in Moscow
Vladimir has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $300 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Moscow. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $300 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $80
• Initial stock: spare parts: $140
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Vladimir
Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($107). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 12% funded and I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
- Francesca Martinelli 🇮🇹 · $25
- Alok K. Bajwa 🇮🇳 · $25
- Noémie Amélie Philippe 🇲🇦 · $30
“God bless. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Casablanca”
- Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $50
- Priscila Larissa Teixeira 🇧🇷 · $67
“Thought of Vladimir all day after reading this. - Guarulhos”
- Hua Shu Zheng 🇺🇸 · $5
“Thought of Vladimir all day after reading this. - Houston”
- Joya Tahmina Sultana 🇮🇳 · $5
- Nicole S. Rivera 🇺🇸 · $20
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Vladimir all day after reading this. - El Paso”
- Joshua T. Yang 🇺🇸 · $10
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keep going. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.
This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Seongnam this morning