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Help Nora restart a bicycle repair shop in San Diego after a storm that collapsed the roof
Nora has run a bicycle repair shop for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,100 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 92175, San Diego, California, United States1,461 views
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in San Diego. In October, 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 Wednesday, 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 $3,100 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,950
• Working capital for the first month: $780
• Initial stock: spare parts: $370
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Nora
Small update. $903 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing a full set of tools.
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So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Colombo.