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

Guillaume has run a bicycle repair shop for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $2,150 will put it back on its feet.

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Guillaume Rémi Gonzalez
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Limoges
For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Limoges. In May, floodwater 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 6 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 $2,150 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $400 • Working capital for the first month: $240 • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,510 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Guillaume

  1. Quick update: $1,635 raised so far (76%). the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 49% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Limoges: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Sending love. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Limoges.

    • Stay strong, Guillaume. Hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

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