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Help Jameson restart a bicycle repair shop in Ottawa after a fire in the building
Jameson lost a full set of tools to a fire in the building and needs $2,600 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada2,364 views
For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Ottawa. In May, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,600 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,050
• Initial stock: spare parts: $600
• Shop repairs and licensing: $360
• Working capital for the first month: $590
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Ottawa!
Thank you. If you're in Ottawa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Small businesses are the heart of Ottawa. Hope you're open again soon.
Rooting for you, Jameson. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care
Wishing you peace, Jameson. Your post was clear and honest. All the best
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Jameson
Sure. The biggest one is replacing a full set of tools, $1,050. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Ottawa
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Gaya so I could bring a meal. Take care.