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Help Murilo restart a phone repair counter in Maringá after floodwater
Murilo has run a phone repair counter for nine years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $850 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Maringá. In August, 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 Thursday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $850 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $270
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $185
• Shop repairs and licensing: $175
• Working capital for the first month: $220
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Murilo
We're at 46% thanks to 8 of you. I made the first payment toward replacing a soldering station and testing tools. More news soon.
We're at 28% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. More news soon.
Update from Maringá: the plan for replacing a soldering station and testing tools is now scheduled. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Stay strong, Murilo. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 33 people at work. Greetings from Cali.
take care, Murilo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Nnewi so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Maringá.
Take care, Murilo. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Murilo. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in São Paulo but we're thinking of you. God bless!
Sending strength, Murilo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together. Take care
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Angeles.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless!
Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Hang in there, Murilo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 27 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
sending love, Murilo. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.