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Help Trisha restart a phone repair counter in San Fernando after floodwater
Trisha lost a soldering station and testing tools to floodwater and needs $550 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
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For four years I have run a phone repair counter in San Fernando. In January, 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 1 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 $550 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $250
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $140
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $65
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Trisha
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so sorry you're going through this, Trisha. Small businesses are the heart of San Fernando. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.