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Help Jade restart a phone repair counter in Birmingham after a break-in

Jade lost a soldering station and testing tools to a break-in and needs $2,950 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.

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Jade G. Whitmore
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Birmingham
For six years I have run a phone repair counter in Birmingham. In August, 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 Saturday, 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 $2,950 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,500 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $750 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 • Working capital for the first month: $380 I hope life is good to you. - Jade
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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3.3(7 reviews)

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    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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    Made a real difference

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Hussein Khalid Zidan🇪🇬Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    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.

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    Went above and beyond

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Alexander D. Mills🇺🇸Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Manoj P. Dhawan🇮🇳Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

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  • Jocelyn P. Abad

    Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Setagaya.

    • Saad Rashid Niazi

      I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

      • Vipul E. Dave

        Stay strong, Jade. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 12 people at work. Blessings

        • Jack E. West

          Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Rockford.

          • Arjun F. Gupta

            Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

            • Ramón N. Castro

              So sorry you're going through this, Jade. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Birmingham.

              • Théo Antoine Joly

                Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Obuasi but we're thinking of you.

                • Yakubu Abubakar AliyuPhoto verified

                  Take care, Jade. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Nizamabad.

                  • Paula D. Ibarra

                    best of luck, Jade. Hope the shop reopens soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                    • Lars Bas Van den HeuvelID verified

                      You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Saint Petersburg

                      • Femi Daniel Nwosu

                        I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

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