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Start-up fund for Cláudio: reopening a bicycle repair shop after floodwater

Cláudio has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $850 will put it back on its feet.

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Cláudio Gabriel Borges
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Guarulhos
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Guarulhos. In July, 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $850 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $410 • Initial stock: spare parts: $155 • Shop repairs and licensing: $130 • Working capital for the first month: $155 Thank you so much.

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  • Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Guarulhos. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!

    • Take care. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Guarulhos.

      • Sending strength, Cláudio. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

        • Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Guarulhos.

          • Russell H. WattsID verified

            Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Guarulhos.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Cláudio. Hope you make a strong comeback. We're a small family in Saint-Denis but we're thinking of you. Love from Saint-Denis!

              • Good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best

                • best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care!

                  • Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                    • Praying for you, Cláudio. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

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