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

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

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Lourdes M. Castillo
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Newcastle
For fifteen years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Newcastle. In April, 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 1 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 $2,150 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $630 • Replacing a full set of tools: $850 • Working capital for the first month: $670 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Pietro FabbriPhoto verified

    Wishing you the best, Lourdes. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

    • Aaron B. Romero

      Hang in there, Lourdes. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

      • Elena E. Salvador

        hope this works out for you. Thinking of Newcastle.

        • Oliver Carpenter

          Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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