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Marites lost a soldering station and testing tools to a long illness and repossession and needs $4,350 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.

🇨🇦 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada2,807 views
Marites F. Gonzales
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Kelowna
For six years I have run a phone repair counter in Kelowna. In September, a long illness and repossession 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $4,350 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,650 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $850 • Shop repairs and licensing: $500 • Working capital for the first month: $350 Every share and every dollar helps. - Marites

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  • You're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Kelowna.

    • You're not alone, Marites. Hope you get there. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings!

      • Wishing you the best, Marites. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care.

        • Hope things get better soon, Marites. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

          • Hope things get better soon, Marites. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Kelowna

            • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Tokyo

              • Lourdes K. RiveraAddress verifiedPhoto verified

                You're not alone, Marites. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Tangier

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