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Start-up fund for João: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a long illness and repossession

João lost a full set of tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,250 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

🇧🇷 Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil481 views
João Barros
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Ribeirão Preto
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Ribeirão Preto. 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $1,250 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $165 • Initial stock: spare parts: $210 • Replacing a full set of tools: $875 Thank you so much.
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  • Ties Hendrik Jacobs

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Ribeirão Preto.

    • Carlo R. Ramos

      Keep going, João. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

      • Everett P. Watkins

        Wishing you the best, João. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

        • Yinka Obinna Raji

          Wishing you the best, João. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.

          • Adewale Uchenna OdukoyaID verified

            Good luck, João. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Malang.

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