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Collins needs my school-run minibus repaired to get back to work in Dodoma

Collins drives for a living in Dodoma, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 4 weeks.

🇹🇿 Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania1,416 views
Collins Opio Kiptoo
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Dodoma
I make my living with my school-run minibus. 4 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my family of five. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $250 goes: • suspension replacement (parts): $150 • Labor charges: $30 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $35 • Towing and inspection: $35 With deep gratitude, Collins
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  • Lorena E. Guerrero 🇺🇸 · $11

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Collins all day after reading this. - Allentown”

  • Konstantinos Sotiris Michailidis 🇬🇷 · $10

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  • Deepak G. Chopra🇮🇳Verified helper
    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.

  • Alexander Stanislav Pavlov🇺🇦Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    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.

  • Mwangi Wafula Karanja🇰🇪Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

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

  • Wendy Chavez🇬🇧Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Petru Razvan TudorPhoto verified

    hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Lapu-Lapu

    • Mrunal C. Kelkar

      Rooting for you, Collins. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Dodoma.

      • Pranav H. Bhatia

        Wishing you peace, Collins. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning. Blessings.

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