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Back to business - Eugene's comeback in Atlanta
A phone repair counter in Atlanta needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after floodwater.
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For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Atlanta. In July, floodwater 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $850 goes:
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $310
• Working capital for the first month: $330
• Shop repairs and licensing: $210
I hope life is good to you.
- Eugene
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Atlanta.
Thank you. If you're in Atlanta I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Atlanta.
rooting for you. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Addis Ababa.
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Atlanta. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up.
Good luck, Eugene. Hope you get there. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best