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Start-up fund for Samuel: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in
Samuel lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $2,800 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.
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For three years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Erie. In February, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,800 goes:
• Initial stock: spare parts: $420
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,100
• Working capital for the first month: $280
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Samuel
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Sending good thoughts, Samuel. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Rome
Wishing you peace, Samuel. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Palermo
Thanks for sharing this, Samuel. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Naivasha
you're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page.
thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Erie.
Good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Erie.
Sending good thoughts, Samuel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Medellín.
Take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Erie.
You're not alone, Samuel. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Erie.
best of luck, Samuel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Lansing but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Erie.