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Start-up fund for Lincoln: reopening a bicycle repair shop after the demolition of the market

A bicycle repair shop in Bronx needs help replacing a full set of tools after the demolition of the market.

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Lincoln D. Perez
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Bronx
For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Bronx. In March, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,750 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $300 • Initial stock: spare parts: $910 • Shop repairs and licensing: $540 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  1. Update from Bronx: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Ismael J. Magsaysay

    Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Athens!

    • Victor D. De Leon

      Best of luck, Lincoln. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

      • Nada Nada Maalouf

        keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Angeles.

        • Adeline Alexander

          Stay strong, Lincoln. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

          • Yvonne Mahama

            Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out

            • Alice Sylvie Fleury

              Hope things get better soon, Lincoln. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Parramatta

              • Mateo M. Acosta

                Sending strength, Lincoln. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

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