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Help Brooklyn restart a phone repair counter in Columbus after the demolition of the market

A phone repair counter in Columbus needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after the demolition of the market.

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Brooklyn E. Johnston
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Columbus
For four years I have run a phone repair counter in Columbus. In June, the demolition of the market 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,850 goes: • Initial stock: replacement parts: $420 • Working capital for the first month: $710 • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,720 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Brooklyn
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Brooklyn

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($434 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Brooklyn

  2. 7% there. I made the first payment toward replacing a soldering station and testing tools. Thank you.

  3. Update from Columbus: we've started the first stage. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Hang in there. Small amount but sent with love. - Fort Portal”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Brooklyn all day after reading this. - Arusha”

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  • Kristine W. Ramos

    You're not alone, Brooklyn. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

    • Nimra Dua IsmailQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Brooklyn!

      • Brooklyn E. JohnstonOwnerAnswerID verified

        Sure. The biggest one is initial stock: replacement parts, $420. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.

    • Michael Tayo Fashola

      Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

      • Joshua L. Murray

        Thanks for sharing this, Brooklyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 19 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Columbus.

        • Petra Jana Thomas

          Wishing you peace, Brooklyn. Looking forward to the next update.

          • Rohit K. MorePhoto verified

            Wishing you peace, Brooklyn. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

            • Jimena W. Macías

              thinking of you and your family, Brooklyn. Your post was clear and honest. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

              • Hamza Haider Jatoi

                Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless!

                • Jagath Pradeep Kumarasinghe

                  take care, Brooklyn. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best!

                  • Jericho K. Francisco

                    this could happen to any of us. Greetings from Paris.

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