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Start-up fund for Rowan: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in

A bicycle repair shop in Springfield needs help replacing a full set of tools after a break-in.

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Rowan A. Butler
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Springfield
For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Springfield. In July, 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 Tuesday, 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 $4,200 goes: • Replacing a full set of tools: $2,700 • Initial stock: spare parts: $400 • Shop repairs and licensing: $460 • Working capital for the first month: $640 Glad we found this place.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Rowan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 42% now ($1,783). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $635 so far, the plan for replacing a full set of tools is now scheduled.

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  • Keith M. Pickett 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Praying for you. Thought of Rowan all day after reading this. - Bristol”

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    “Take care of yourselves. - Ribeirão Preto”

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    “Be well! - Laredo”

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  • Puja Nasrin Jahan 🇮🇳 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Rowan all day after reading this.”

  • Cristian Tudor Constantin 🇷🇴 · $5
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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Rowan all day after reading this. - Quezon City”

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    “My neighbor told me about this one. - Tamale”

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    “Blessings. Please keep us posted. - Campinas”

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  • Marcus C. Park

    Good luck, Rowan. This could happen to any of us.

    • Omolara Chidinma Okonkwo

      praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to San Jose so I could bring a meal.

      • Vivaan M. Nanda

        Small businesses are the heart of Springfield. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Winnipeg.

        $4,409.50 raised of $4,200

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