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Help Anna restart a bicycle repair shop in Stockholm after a storm that collapsed the roof
Anna has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $1,650 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Stockholm. In October, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 1 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 $1,650 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $930
• Working capital for the first month: $440
• Initial stock: spare parts: $280
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Anna
Updates from Anna
Good news. Because of your gifts ($149 in total) I made the first payment toward replacing a full set of tools. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($104 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Anna
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Stay strong, Anna. Small businesses are the heart of Stockholm. Hope you're open again soon
Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Çankaya!
rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings
Thinking of you, Anna. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Chennai.
Hang in there, Anna. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Stockholm.