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Lovely needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop
A bicycle repair shop in Iloilo City needs help replacing a full set of tools after a long illness and repossession.
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For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Iloilo City. In March, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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: $480
• Initial stock: spare parts: $70
• Working capital for the first month: $50
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Lovely
Updates from Lovely
Quick update: $135 raised so far (23%). I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Paul Ikenna Yakubu 🇳🇬 · $79
“Take care of yourselves. Thought of Lovely all day after reading this. - Lagos”
- Alberto E. Nava 🇪🇸 · $100
- Raquel Regina Albuquerque 🇧🇷 · $10
- Victor Ochieng Tembo 🇰🇪 · $59.50
- Ramón G. Benítez 🇲🇽 · $30
“Keep your head up. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Ciudad de México”
- Kennedy Zimmerman 🇺🇸 · $5
- Anonymous 🇦🇷 · $50
- Nattapong Anucha Sombat 🇹🇭 · $30
- Rylee A. James 🇨🇦 · $5
- Bella Fisher 🇺🇸 · $50
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thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
sending good thoughts, Lovely. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Dublin but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Dublin
Praying for you, Lovely. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Take care. Small businesses are the heart of Iloilo City. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Iloilo City.