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Help Gianna restart a bicycle repair shop in Fresno after a storm that collapsed the roof
Gianna lost a full set of tools to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $1,650 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States2,211 views
For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Fresno. In May, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,650 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Initial stock: spare parts: $900
• Working capital for the first month: $280
Glad we found this place.
Updates from Gianna
Thank you all. We're at 66% now ($1,095). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for initial stock: spare parts is now scheduled.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($332 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Tabitha Caroline Hamisi 🇺🇬 · $250
“Thought of Gianna all day after reading this. - Mbale”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $250
“Hang in there. Hope the September deadline works out. - Surat”
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- Zoey B. Norwood 🇺🇸 · $51.50
“Thought of Gianna all day after reading this. - Tallahassee”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
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“Thought of Gianna all day after reading this. - Dallas”
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thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Fresno.
Wishing you peace, Gianna. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
hope it all works out, Gianna. This could happen to any of us!
Good luck, Gianna. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Gianna. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.