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Help Dustin restart a bicycle repair shop in Los Angeles after a fire in the building
A bicycle repair shop in Los Angeles needs help replacing a full set of tools after a fire in the building.
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For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Los Angeles. In March, a fire in the building 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,200 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,500
• Initial stock: spare parts: $900
• Shop repairs and licensing: $185
• Working capital for the first month: $615
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Updates from Dustin
Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($125). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled.
Quick update: $80 raised so far (2%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home