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Back to business - Declan's comeback in Orlando
Declan has run a phone repair counter for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,050 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Orlando. In August, a break-in took a soldering station and testing tools. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 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 $3,050 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,800
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $740
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
• Working capital for the first month: $270
With deep gratitude,
Declan
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Thinking of you and your family, Declan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
sending love, Declan. Shared this with my family. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Riverside.
You're not alone, Declan. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Faisalabad so I could bring a meal.
Sending strength, Declan. Small businesses are the heart of Orlando. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings
keep going, Declan. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Hope the shop reopens soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out
Thinking of you, Declan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal. Love from Adama.
Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Raleigh
Small businesses are the heart of Orlando. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to Kitakyushu so I could bring a meal.
Sending love, Declan. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best
rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Declan. Hope this works out for you
You're not alone, Declan. Hope the shop reopens soon