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Help Geeta restart a bicycle repair shop in Thiruvananthapuram after a storm that collapsed the roof

Geeta has run a bicycle repair shop for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.

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Geeta T. Kohli
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Thiruvananthapuram
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Thiruvananthapuram. In July, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $400 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $60 • Replacing a full set of tools: $300 • Shop repairs and licensing: $40 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Geeta

Updates from Geeta

  1. Update from Thiruvananthapuram: we've started the first stage. We're at 78% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Thiruvananthapuram: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 73% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 51% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

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  • Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Jeddah.

    • Praying for you, Geeta. Hope you get there. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Ekurhuleni.

      • good luck, Geeta. Hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier.

        • wishing you the best, Geeta. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

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