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Start-up fund for Ximena: reopening a bicycle repair shop after a break-in

Ximena lost a full set of tools to a break-in and needs $2,200 to reopen a bicycle repair shop and support the family.

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Ximena C. Gill
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Joliet
For six years I have run a bicycle repair shop in Joliet. In May, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $2,200 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $470 • Replacing a full set of tools: $1,200 • Initial stock: spare parts: $530 Thank you for reading my story. - Ximena
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Hope it all works out. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Magelang”

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Okello Kevin Lyimo

    Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Rawalpindi!

    • Nur Neslihan Işık

      Thinking of you and your family, Ximena. Hope you make a strong comeback. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Novosibirsk.

      • Ravi C. GargQuestion

        can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Joliet

        • Ximena C. GillOwnerAnswer

          Thank you. If you're in Joliet I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

      • Micah Bates

        Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 25 people at work. All the best

        • Deepak Dhawan

          Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Joliet

          • Álvaro T. Reyes

            Take care, Ximena. Small businesses are the heart of Joliet. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.

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