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Start-up fund for Tolga: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in
Tolga has run a bicycle repair shop for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $900 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Kadıköy. In August, 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $900 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $120
• Replacing a full set of tools: $660
• Working capital for the first month: $120
Thanks for reading all this.
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sending good thoughts, Tolga. I hope things turn around soon
thinking of you, Tolga. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes!
Good luck, Tolga. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Sending love, Tolga. This could happen to any of us. My neighbor in Ikeja donated after I showed her your page. Take care.
How is Tolga doing now?
Take care, Tolga. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Tolga. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Kadıköy.
Take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care
Your post was clear and honest. After 25 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything
your post was clear and honest. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Tolga. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mendoza