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Isaiah needs my delivery van repaired to get back to work in Los Angeles

Without my delivery van Isaiah can't work; a $1,800 repair would put him back on the road.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,467 views
Isaiah F. Stanley
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Los Angeles
I make my living with my delivery van. 8 weeks ago the engine head gasket failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,800. Without the vehicle I earn nothing. I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask. I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked nine hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next six months if I can just get the vehicle working. I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here. I'll pay the mechanic directly and show you the repaired vehicle in an update. Where the $1,800 goes: • engine head gasket replacement (parts): $1,300 • Labor charges: $150 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $270 • Towing and inspection: $80 With deep gratitude, Isaiah
#livelihood#repair#driver#employment

Updates from Isaiah

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 55% funded and I made the first payment toward labor charges.

  2. Quick update: $563 raised so far (31%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($278 in total) I met with the mechanic and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Shilpa Walia 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Dominik Krämer 🇩🇪 · $15
  • Elisabeth Möller 🇩🇪 · $25
  • Sadia Bisma Aslam 🇵🇰 · $25
  • Oliver G. Thomas 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Isaiah all day after reading this. - Reading”

  • Radha T. Dubey 🇮🇳 · $66
  • Lan Vu 🇻🇳 · $50
  • Umar Hamza Javed 🇵🇰 · $25
  • Leo S. Long 🇬🇧 · $30
  • Anonymous 🇰🇪 · $100
  • Madhuri S. Chavan 🇮🇳 · $25

    “You got this. Thought of Isaiah all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

  • Kipchoge Daniel Hamisi 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Queen Idowu Jimoh 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Thought of Isaiah all day after reading this. - Epe”

  • Joshua M. Torres 🇵🇭 · $10
  • Randall H. Gray 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Hope the October deadline works out. - Newcastle upon Tyne”

  • Addison H. Black 🇨🇦 · $65
  • Pamela L. Meyer 🇺🇸 · $250
  • Moumita Popy Karim 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $117
  • Ximena G. Scott 🇺🇸 · $50

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  • Moin Moin Yousafzai

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Dhaka donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

    • Shawn K. Rivera

      so sorry you're going through this, Isaiah. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 27 years in retail I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

      • Jomar Torres

        Good luck, Isaiah. This could happen to any of us. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

        • Mia T. Elliott

          Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Los Angeles.

          • Victoria A. Martinez

            This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Noida so I could bring a meal. All the best.

            $2,284.50 raised of $1,800

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