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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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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
Updates from Rachel
We're at 62% thanks to 25 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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Hang in there, Rachel. Hope this works out for you.
you're not alone, Rachel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
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.
Hope things get better soon, Rachel. Hope you get there
thinking of you and your family, Rachel. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. All the best!
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 38 people at work. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Rachel. Shared it with a few friends