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Back to business - Rubel's comeback in Chennai

Rubel lost a soldering station and testing tools to a break-in and needs $450 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.

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Rubel Mahin Chowdhury
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Chennai
For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Chennai. In July, 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 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $105 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $135 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Rubel

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  • Alejandro A. Acosta🇲🇽Verified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Erik Åberg🇸🇪Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Huda Taghreed Tawfik🇸🇦Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Olga Bogdana Maksimov🇺🇦Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Bethlehem Lemlem Gebre🇪🇹Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Dipu Noman Siddique🇮🇳Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Mary Grace D. Dela Cruz🇵🇭Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • sending strength. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from 6th of October City.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Rubel. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Los Angeles.

      • You're not alone, Rubel. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Gothenburg

        • I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kelowna.

          • Hope things get better soon, Rubel. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted.

            • Rooting for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted!

              • Keep going, Rubel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Chennai!

                • Praying for you, Rubel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from São Paulo.

                  • you're not alone, Rubel. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Toronto

                    • wishing you peace. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Bornova

                      • Sending strength, Rubel. Hope the shop reopens soon.

                        • Thinking of you, Rubel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                          • Sending strength, Rubel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

                            • Mazen Fadi CherifPhoto verified

                              Thanks for sharing this, Rubel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

                              • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

                                • sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Saint Petersburg!

                                  • Ananya C. GoyalPhoto verified

                                    You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Chennai

                                    • Thinking of you and your family, Rubel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Kasarani.

                                      • wishing you the best. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours.

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