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Help Nathan restart a phone repair counter in London after the demolition of the market

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

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Nathan M. Williams
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London
For six years I have run a phone repair counter in London. In April, 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,700 goes: โ€ข Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,900 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $230 โ€ข Initial stock: replacement parts: $570 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Nathan

  1. Quick update: $2,032 raised so far (75%). the plan for replacing a soldering station and testing tools is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Rafael C. Castro ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $1,000

    โ€œRooting for you. My brother told me about this one. - Alicanteโ€

  • Polina Polina Mazur ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $200

    โ€œOnly $200 but hope it helps. - Kharkivโ€

  • Bharath P. Chandrasekhar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $200
  • Abdul Zaman ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Efthymia Katerina Mavridis ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Grayson L. Mills ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75
  • Yinka Kingsley Nnamdi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Julian D. Whitaker ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50

    โ€œHang in there. Thought of Nathan all day after reading this. - Newcastle upon Tyneโ€

  • Chebet Chebet Ochieng ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $50
  • Arthit Somchai Laohakul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Padma J. Nadar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Mackenzie D. Diaz ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Ruth Beatrice Tembo ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $50

    โ€œGet well soon. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Kinondoniโ€

  • Ida Bergmann ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50

    โ€œWishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Nurembergโ€

  • Emily Andrews ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $45
  • Nuria A. Zamora ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $42
  • Rita Chiara Ferrara ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $30

    โ€œThinking of you. Thought of Nathan all day after reading this. - Messinaโ€

  • Christopher Welch ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $30
  • Edilene Valentina Lima ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25

Reviews

2.6(8 reviews)

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  • Tudor Florin Zamfir๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ดVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Teresita L. Dizon๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

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

  • Josiah H. Carpenter๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Jide Obinna Quadri๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Camille W. Villanueva๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Aarati Rita Pandey๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Shapla Runa Dutta๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    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.

  • Marisol A. Flores๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

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

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  • hope things get better soon, Nathan. Hope you make a strong comeback.

    • Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Kingston this morning

      • Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. After 28 years in farming I know how hard it is to ask for anything

        • Keep going, Nathan. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 39 people at work. God bless!

          • Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Naples but we're thinking of you. Love from Naples.

            • Simone CorreiaAddress verified

              Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Love from Auckland

              • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

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