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Help Thomas restart a phone repair counter in San Diego after a storm that collapsed the roof
Thomas lost a soldering station and testing tools to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,000 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in San Diego. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Friday, 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 $3,000 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,750
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $330
• Shop repairs and licensing: $290
• Working capital for the first month: $630
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Thomas
Updates from Thomas
Small update. $888 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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thinking of you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
praying for you, Thomas. Hope this works out for you.
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Mandaue.