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Roberto needs a full set of tools to reopen a bicycle repair shop

Roberto lost a full set of tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $900 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

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Roberto Heitor Amaral
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Petrópolis
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Petrópolis. In December, 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $900 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $380 • Initial stock: spare parts: $140 • Shop repairs and licensing: $200 • Working capital for the first month: $180 Every share and every dollar helps.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Roberto

  1. Update from Petrópolis: I made the first payment toward replacing a full set of tools. We're at 50% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 38% thanks to 9 of you. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. We're at 8% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Hamza Sami Jaber

    Sending good thoughts, Roberto. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

    • Linh Quyên Phung

      You're not alone, Roberto. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope March is when things finally get easier. All the best

      • Nada Souad Darwish

        Sending strength, Roberto. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Petrópolis.

        • Mrunal L. Vyas

          Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

          • Imani Grace Mwakyusa

            So sorry you're going through this, Roberto. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

            • Adam Pierre Robert

              Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Petrópolis. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up

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