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Gabriel needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop

Gabriel lost a full set of tools to the demolition of the market and needs $4,100 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

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Gabriel R. Powell
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Vancouver
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Vancouver. In May, 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 Saturday, 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 $4,100 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $2,500 • Initial stock: spare parts: $560 • Shop repairs and licensing: $400 • Working capital for the first month: $640 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Gabriel
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Ganesh B. Dave 🇮🇳 · $15

    “All the best. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Lucknow”

  • Naomi Duran 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Hang in there. Thought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - Bellevue”

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    “Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Ekurhuleni”

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    “Be well. - Padua”

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    “Stay strong. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Ciudad de México”

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    “Good luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Vancouver”

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    “Get well soon. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Brasília”

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    “Thought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - Saint-Denis”

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  • Wawan Imam Tanoto

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Vancouver

    • Audrey H. Lawson

      Rooting for you, Gabriel. This could happen to any of us. God bless

      • Halyna Semenov

        Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

        • Aditya Hendra Pratama

          Hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

          • Manoel Jorge Ramos

            Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in London this morning. Thinking of Vancouver.

            • Jameson S. Tucker

              Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Newcastle.

              • Haile Gashaw LegessePhoto verified

                So sorry you're going through this, Gabriel. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

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