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Elias needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Elias has run a bicycle repair shop for three years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States2,680 views
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in San Diego. 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 Friday, 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 $3,550 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,450
• Initial stock: spare parts: $580
• Shop repairs and licensing: $730
• Working capital for the first month: $790
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Elias
Quick update: $1,829 raised so far (52%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Victor Musyoka Lyimo 🇰🇪 · $10
- Tika Nur Nugroho 🇮🇩 · $250
- Elias K. Long 🇺🇸 · $25
- Emery H. Clark 🇨🇦 · $50
- Carol Barnes 🇺🇸 · $59.50
- Usha L. Sandhu 🇮🇳 · $30
- Chebet Sarah Shayo 🇰🇪 · $50
- Kidist Netsanet Wolde 🇪🇹 · $43
“Thought of Elias all day after reading this. - Jimma”
- Hakan Mustafa Coşkun 🇹🇷 · $10
- Mohan T. Sivakumar 🇮🇳 · $5
- Naomi C. Frazier 🇺🇸 · $10
- Macharia Victor Tembo 🇰🇪 · $100
- Seul-gi Ji-hye Jang 🇰🇷 · $50
- Anonymous 🇸🇦 · $50
- Jide Isaac Bello 🇳🇬 · $5
- Vivian Sanchez 🇦🇺 · $20
- Henk Jasper Sanders 🇳🇱 · $25
- Sneha T. Pillai 🇮🇳 · $10
- Rabia Amna Yousafzai 🇵🇰 · $250
- Faisal Rahman 🇺🇸 · $10
“Thinking of you. Thought of Elias all day after reading this. - Laredo”
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Austin.
Thinking of you, Elias. Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Sending love. Small businesses are the heart of San Diego. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Karachi donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
hope it all works out, Elias. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
Sending love, Elias. Hope you make a strong comeback.