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Start-up fund for Craig: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a storm that collapsed the roof

Craig lost a full set of tools to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,500 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

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Craig Butler
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Erie
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Erie. In January, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 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 $3,500 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,850 • Initial stock: spare parts: $780 • Shop repairs and licensing: $360 • Working capital for the first month: $510 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Craig
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Isabela Gabriela Dantas🇧🇷Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Kevin Payne🇦🇺Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Made me feel heard

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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  • Teresa W. Álvarez

    Keep going, Craig. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Detroit

    • Abigail P. Watts

      Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless

      • Adeline R. Mejia

        Good luck, Craig. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Dundee.

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