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Hesti needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Hesti lost a full set of tools to floodwater and needs $350 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Bogor. In August, 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 8 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 $350 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $120
• Initial stock: spare parts: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $30
• Working capital for the first month: $115
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Hesti
Updates from Hesti
We're at 21% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($65). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $60 raised so far (17%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Hesti
- Luke Thomas 🇺🇸 · $10
- Isabel T. Quintero 🇺🇸 · $62
- Karina G. Ochoa 🇲🇽 · $10
“Blessings. Thought of Hesti all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”
- Margaret Wambui Maina 🇰🇪 · $5
- Felipe Anderson Brito 🇧🇷 · $50
- Joshua C. Macaraeg 🇵🇭 · $10
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Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of Bogor. Hope you're open again soon
hope things get better soon, Hesti. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Thinking of you, Hesti. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Bogor
So sorry you're going through this, Hesti. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Lagos.
Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Bogor!
Sending good thoughts, Hesti. Shared this with my family
Thinking of you. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Bogor. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Bogor
small businesses are the heart of Bogor. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up.