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

A bicycle repair shop in San Diego needs help replacing a full set of tools after floodwater.

🇺🇸 California, United States4,068 views
Karina E. Rojas
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San Diego
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in San Diego. In August, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $4,250 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $2,350 • Initial stock: spare parts: $650 • Shop repairs and licensing: $460 • Working capital for the first month: $790 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Karina

Updates from Karina

  1. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($312). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,647 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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3.0(5 reviews)

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  • Alyssa W. Reynolds🇺🇸Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Phương Mai Cao🇻🇳Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Pradeep T. Nanda🇬🇧Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Harini L. Anand🇮🇳Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Gökhan Kerem Çiftçi🇳🇱Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Praying for you, Karina. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

    • Rooting for you, Karina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours

      • Take care, Karina. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together.

        • Rooting for you, Karina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Bogotá.

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