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Start-up fund for Stephanie: reopening a bicycle repair shop after floodwater
A bicycle repair shop in Hamilton needs help replacing a full set of tools after floodwater.
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For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Hamilton. In June, floodwater 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,950 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
• Working capital for the first month: $440
• Replacing a full set of tools: $2,290
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Stephanie
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Praying for you, Stephanie. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
You're not alone, Stephanie. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Kharkiv this morning. Blessings.
Good luck, Stephanie. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Asaba so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Rooting for you, Stephanie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
thinking of you, Stephanie. Looking forward to the next update
good luck, Stephanie. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Hamilton!
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Manila so I could bring a meal
Take care, Stephanie. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Perth donated after I showed her your page!
Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Mérida so I could bring a meal!
This could happen to any of us. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Hamilton
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Love from San Nicolás de los Garza.