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Natalie needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter
A phone repair counter in Newcastle needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a break-in.
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For six years I have run a phone repair counter in Newcastle. In March, a break-in 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,350 goes:
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $440
• Working capital for the first month: $560
• Shop repairs and licensing: $350
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Natalie
Updates from Natalie
Quick update: $630 raised so far (47%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Everett S. Murray 🇬🇧 · $10
- Alp İbrahim Şen 🇹🇷 · $25
- Tetiana Olga Gusev 🇺🇦 · $10
- Ha-joon Byung-hun Do 🇰🇷 · $19
- Zoya Laiba Jilani 🇵🇰 · $200
- Nokuthula L. Govender 🇿🇦 · $20
- Anonymous 🇷🇴 · $50
- Juan Wu 🇨🇦 · $200
“Hope this helps. Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Mississauga”
- Viola Orlando 🇮🇹 · $64.50
- Inès Marie 🇫🇷 · $25
“Wish I could do more. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Boulogne-Billancourt”
- Birgit Karin Köhler 🇩🇪 · $50
- Sadie R. Freeman 🇺🇸 · $25
- Joseph S. Weber 🇬🇧 · $20
- Julián G. Santos 🇪🇸 · $100
- Rui Ming Gao 🇺🇸 · $15
- Mahmoud Khalid El-Sayed 🇬🇧 · $79
- Gloria R. Spencer 🇬🇧 · $100
- Evelyn P. Webb 🇺🇸 · $100
- Nisha T. Arora 🇮🇳 · $25
- Neha Kashyap 🇮🇳 · $20
“Hang in there. Thought of Natalie all day after reading this. - Aurangabad”
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Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Newcastle.
You're not alone, Natalie. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update
Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Newcastle.
Praying for you. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Greetings from Adama
Praying for you, Natalie. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Natalie. Your post was clear and honest
Good luck, Natalie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings
sending strength, Natalie. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Bacoor so I could bring a meal. Take care
sending strength, Natalie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Kinondoni.
Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Newcastle.
Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon
Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Daegu donated after I showed her your page. Blessings
Hope things get better soon. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Love from Rohini!
Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Iloilo City.
Take care, Natalie. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Rooting for you, Natalie. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Natalie. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. God bless
Rooting for you, Natalie. Hope this works out for you.
Shared this with my family. Thinking of Newcastle.
Sending strength, Natalie. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Newcastle.
You're not alone, Natalie. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. Greetings from El Paso
Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update
Thanks for sharing this, Natalie. Hope you get there. God bless.
hope you make a strong comeback. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Berlin!