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Help Nir restart a bicycle repair shop in Jerusalem after floodwater
Nir lost a full set of tools to floodwater and needs $3,350 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Jerusalem. In July, floodwater 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 7 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 $3,350 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $360
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,750
• Initial stock: spare parts: $240
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Nir
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Stay strong, Nir. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
How is Nir doing now?
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. Take care
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nir!
It's all in the list in the story. working capital for the first month is the big one at $360, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Jerusalem.
Thank you. If you're in Jerusalem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up. Thinking of Jerusalem.
Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Jerusalem. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Mendoza.
Good luck, Nir. Looking forward to the next update. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Jakarta.
Hope it all works out, Nir. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Nir. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Zapopan.