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Help Zoey restart a bicycle repair shop in Derry after floodwater
Zoey lost a full set of tools to floodwater and needs $3,100 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Derry. In September, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 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 $3,100 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,000
• Working capital for the first month: $590
• Initial stock: spare parts: $510
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Zoey
Wanted to say thank you properly. 32% funded and the plan for initial stock: spare parts is now scheduled.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($814 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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you're not alone, Zoey. Hope the shop reopens soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!
Wishing you peace, Zoey. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless!
Sending love, Zoey. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!
small businesses are the heart of Derry. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. Don't give up