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Start-up fund for Sarah: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a storm that collapsed the roof
Sarah has run a bicycle repair shop for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,750 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Florida, United States2,322 views
For nine years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Orlando. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof took a full set of tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,750 goes:
• Replacing a full set of tools: $1,400
• Initial stock: spare parts: $330
• Shop repairs and licensing: $460
• Working capital for the first month: $560
Thank you so much.
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best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Jeddah.
Stay strong, Sarah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
sending strength, Sarah. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 17 people at work. All the best.
Good luck. Shared this with my family. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Augusta