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Elena has run a phone repair counter for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,700 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a phone repair counter in London. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,700 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $510
• Working capital for the first month: $330
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,860
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Elena
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“Get well soon. From Port Harcourt with love.”
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“Wish I could do more. Hope you get the rest soon. - Amsterdam”
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“Every little bit. Thought of Elena all day after reading this.”
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“Good luck. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Newcastle”
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“Rooting for you. Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Valencia”
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“Best of luck. My neighbor told me about this one. - Móstoles”
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sending love, Elena. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Thanks for sharing this, Elena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
hope this works out for you. After 25 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Thinking of you, Elena. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
Thinking of you and your family, Elena. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Jimma this morning. Take care
so sorry you're going through this, Elena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of London.
Sending strength, Elena. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Coventry so I could bring a meal. Love from Laval.
Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours!
Stay strong, Elena. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon!
sending strength, Elena. Shared this with my family. All the best.