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Back to business - Maria's comeback in Kazan
Maria lost a soldering station and testing tools to the demolition of the market and needs $600 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
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For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Kazan. In June, the demolition of the market 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 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $600 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $250
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $240
• Shop repairs and licensing: $110
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Maria
5% there. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Thank you.
- Iván P. Pacheco 🇲🇽 · $10
“Thought of Maria all day after reading this. - Ciudad de México”
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I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Buffalo but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Kazan.
Small businesses are the heart of Kazan. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Kazan.
Thinking of you, Maria. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.