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Lata needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
Lata lost a full set of tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $600 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 Surat. In August, a long illness and repossession took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 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 $600 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $350
• Initial stock: spare parts: $100
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $75
With deep gratitude,
Lata
Updates from Lata
Good news. Because of your gifts ($450 in total) the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
58% there. the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled. Thank you.
Update from Surat: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings!