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Chitra needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Chitra lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $600 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Nagpur. In July, a break-in 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $600 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $95
• Replacing a full set of tools: $390
• Working capital for the first month: $115
Thank you for reading my story.
- Chitra
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Keep going, Chitra. Shared it with a few friends.