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Joseph needs my ride-share car repaired to get back to work in San Francisco
Joseph drives for a living in San Francisco, and a broken suspension has stopped all income for 10 weeks.
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I make my living with my ride-share car. 10 weeks ago the suspension failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,450. 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 family of five. Before the breakdown I worked eleven hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next three months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• suspension replacement (parts): $1,000
• Labor charges: $135
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $145
• Towing and inspection: $170
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Joseph
Small update. $614 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Thinking of you and your family, Joseph. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Cairo!
Hope things get better soon, Joseph. Hope you get there. God bless.
You're not alone, Joseph. Small businesses are the heart of San Francisco. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.