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Start-up fund for Sofía: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a fire in the building
Sofía has run a bicycle repair shop for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $600 will put it back on its feet.
🇦🇷 Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina1,232 views
For twelve years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Buenos Aires. In September, a fire in the building 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 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $600 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $140
• Replacing a full set of tools: $360
• Working capital for the first month: $100
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Sofía
Updates from Sofía
Update from Buenos Aires: we've started the first stage. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Wishing you the best, Sofía. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 28 people at work. Take care.
Is shop repairs and licensing the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Shop repairs and licensing is $140 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Sending strength, Sofía. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings