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Sofia needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter

A phone repair counter in Patras needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a break-in.

🇬🇷 Patras, Western Greece, Greece3,077 views
Sofia Maria Vlachos
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Patras
For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Patras. In April, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $1,750 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $340 • Working capital for the first month: $125 • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,285 Every share and every dollar helps.

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  • Mwanaisha Tabitha Ssemwogerere 🇺🇬 · $50
  • Travis F. Frazier 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Eugene J. Banks 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Siyabonga L. Du Plessis 🇿🇦 · $10

    “Best of luck. Thought of Sofia all day after reading this. - Pretoria”

  • Usman Nonso Jimoh 🇳🇬 · $5

    “Hang in there. Thought of Sofia all day after reading this. - Gwagwalada”

  • Sara Ghada Nabulsi 🇪🇬 · $10
  • Willow H. May 🇬🇧 · $100

    “Keep your head up. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Manchester”

  • Ezekiel Gardner 🇬🇧 · $70.50
  • Héctor P. Villalobos 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Thought of Sofia all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Karina R. Mora 🇺🇸 · $41.50
  • Khadija Esther Daramola 🇳🇬 · $10

    “God bless. Thought of Sofia all day after reading this.”

  • Otávio Felipe Martins 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Erica J. Velasco 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Anna L. Wagner 🇨🇦 · $25
  • Yash R. Thakkar 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Pedro T. Cabrera 🇨🇴 · $100
  • Diya K. Srivastava 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Joyce E. Hawkins 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Melanie Figueroa 🇺🇸 · $60.50

    “Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - St. Petersburg”

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4.3(8 reviews)

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  • Lia Yanti Lie🇮🇩Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Damilola Fatima Okonkwo🇳🇬Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Martine Nathalie Le Roux🇫🇷Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Rodrigo L. Luna🇪🇸Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Very responsive and caring

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Amazing support system

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Rahayu Ani HakimPhoto verified

    small businesses are the heart of Patras. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.

    • Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

      • Sending strength. Hope you get there. Thinking of Patras

        • Paloma P. RamírezAddress verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Sofia. Shared this with my family. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Take care.

          • thinking of you and your family, Sofia. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Amsterdam!

            • Hope things get better soon, Sofia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Kediri.

              • Good luck, Sofia. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

                • You're not alone, Sofia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                  • rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Love from Taguig

                    • Thinking of you, Sofia. It takes guts to ask. Well done

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