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Back to business - Walter's comeback in Fresno

A bicycle repair shop in Fresno needs help replacing a full set of tools after a long illness and repossession.

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Walter Woods
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Fresno
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Fresno. In January, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,250 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,350 • Initial stock: spare parts: $260 • Shop repairs and licensing: $370 • Working capital for the first month: $270 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Walter

  1. Small update. $1,774 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. We're at 53% thanks to 19 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Gbenga Michael Mba 🇳🇬 · $10
  • Patcharee Vilai Wattana 🇹🇭 · $10

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Walter all day after reading this. - Chiang Mai”

  • Anonymous 🇨🇴 · $25
  • Joshua B. Henry 🇨🇦 · $15
  • Scarlett B. Wang 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Weston Burke 🇬🇧 · $65

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Walter all day after reading this. - London”

  • Narong Ake Wongsawat 🇹🇭 · $25

    “Sending love. Please keep us posted. - Pattaya”

  • Ifeanyi Bello Uzor 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇷🇴 · $10
  • Davi Lucas Gonçalves 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Byung-hun Jun-seo Min 🇰🇷 · $10
  • Grace Ajayi 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Zoé Élodie Lucas 🇨🇦 · $25

    “From my family to yours. My mother told me about this one. - Gatineau”

  • Serkan Bayram 🇹🇷 · $200
  • Olivier Romain Collet 🇫🇷 · $55.50

    “Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Poitiers”

  • Vũ Bình Vu 🇻🇳 · $38
  • Kiran Humaira Kazmi 🇵🇰 · $20

    “Every little bit. Hope the April deadline works out. - Rawalpindi”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇭 · $15
  • Padam Sanjay Tuladhar 🇳🇵 · $50
  • Eliane Regina Moraes 🇧🇷 · $5

Reviews

2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Henry Ebuka Onyeama🇳🇬Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Nina Iryna Boyko🇺🇦Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Lerato W. Dlamini🇿🇦Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Grace R. McDonald🇺🇸Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Kalyani L. Doshi

    Take care. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Cali

    • Efe Lilian Mba

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Oakland but we're thinking of you

      • Dina Dalia Sabbagh

        Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Fresno. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Fresno.

        • Mary Grace Patricia Marquez

          Hang in there, Walter. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Cần Thơ

          • Bithi Ishrat TalukderPhoto verified

            Keep going. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Fresno.

            $2,743 raised of $2,250

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