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Back to business - Petro's comeback in Saint Petersburg
Petro lost a soldering station and testing tools to a break-in and needs $750 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Saint Petersburg. In June, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 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 $750 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $360
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $190
• Shop repairs and licensing: $75
• Working capital for the first month: $125
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Petro
Small update. $519 so far, the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.
Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($294). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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“God bless. Thought of Petro all day after reading this.”
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“Hang in there. Thought of Petro all day after reading this. - Makati”
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- Skylar Warren 🇺🇸 · $10
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How is Petro doing now?
stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 8 people at work. Greetings from Dar es Salaam!
Best of luck. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Love from Kasarani.
Praying for you, Petro. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Newcastle
It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Springfield.
Good luck, Petro. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Santos.
Take care, Petro. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best
Hang in there, Petro. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Petro. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Girona
Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Oakland this morning. God bless.