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My delivery van: Rachel's only way to earn a living

Rachel drives for a living in Shreveport, and a broken clutch assembly has stopped all income for 6 weeks.

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Rachel D. Neal
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Shreveport
I make my living with my delivery van. 6 weeks ago the clutch assembly failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $1,750. 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 twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four 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 $1,750 goes: • clutch assembly replacement (parts): $1,100 • Labor charges: $330 • Road tax and insurance renewal: $195 • Towing and inspection: $125 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Rachel
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  1. We're at 62% thanks to 25 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • Selim Berk Duman

    Hang in there, Rachel. Hope this works out for you.

    • Neil A. Quizon

      you're not alone, Rachel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

      • Noel B. Soriano

        Thinking of you, Rachel. Small businesses are the heart of Shreveport. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

        • Álvaro L. Guzmán

          Hope things get better soon, Rachel. Hope you get there

          • Blessing Chioma CokerPhoto verified

            thinking of you and your family, Rachel. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

            • Lilian Ronke AnyanwuPhoto verified

              Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!

              • Corazon Garcia

                Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 38 people at work. God bless.

                • Min-seo Su-bin Bae

                  Thanks for sharing this, Rachel. Shared it with a few friends

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