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Start-up fund for Mariko: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in
Mariko lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $2,550 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Shinjuku. In May, a break-in took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 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 $2,550 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,050
• Initial stock: spare parts: $660
• Shop repairs and licensing: $400
• Working capital for the first month: $440
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Thinking of you and your family, Mariko. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best
So sorry you're going through this, Mariko. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Shinjuku.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Shinjuku
Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Shinjuku!
Thank you. If you're in Shinjuku I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
Take care, Mariko. Hope this works out for you. All the best!
Wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Salem.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Sacramento donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
thanks for sharing this, Mariko. Hope you get there. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Mariko. Hope you get there. Take care
Sending love, Mariko. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Best of luck, Mariko. Small businesses are the heart of Shinjuku. Hope you're open again soon. All the best!
You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted!
Thanks for sharing this, Mariko. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 20 people at work.
hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from San Diego