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Back to business - Simone's comeback in Catania

Simone has run a phone repair counter for three years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,800 will put it back on its feet.

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Simone Nicola Amato
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Catania
For three years I have run a phone repair counter in Catania. In March, 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,800 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $600 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $320 • Shop repairs and licensing: $520 • Working capital for the first month: $360 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Simone

Updates from Simone

  1. Thank you all. We're at 41% now ($734). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($289). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward initial stock: replacement parts.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Simone all day after reading this. - Kasarani”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the July deadline works out. - San Fernando”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Simone all day after reading this. - Chennai”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the July deadline works out. - Prayagraj”

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  • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings

    • Anastasia AndreevPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Simone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Good luck, Simone. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Looking forward to the next update. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Kinondoni.

          • Vrushali T. JadejaPhoto verified

            Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. God bless

            • Hope it all works out, Simone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

              • So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up. Blessings

                • so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

                  • stay strong, Simone. Small businesses are the heart of Catania. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Catania

                    • wishing you peace, Simone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.

                      • thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                        • Thanks for sharing this, Simone. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Lahore but we're thinking of you!

                          • So sorry you're going through this, Simone. Shared it with a few friends. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Denpasar.

                            • Dwi Dwi MaulanaID verified

                              Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Catania.

                              • Evelyn E. SimmonsAddress verified

                                You're not alone, Simone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Catania.

                                • Ikenna Usman IbrahimVerified organization

                                  Rooting for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Alcalá de Henares.

                                  • Good luck, Simone. Hope you get there.

                                    • Hang in there, Simone. Shared this with my family

                                      • you're not alone, Simone. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Catania!

                                        • praying for you, Simone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best!

                                          • wishing you the best, Simone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

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