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Start-up fund for Hadley: reopening a phone repair counter after a long illness and repossession
A phone repair counter in Denver needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a long illness and repossession.
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For six years I have run a phone repair counter in Denver. In February, a long illness and repossession 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,850 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,800
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $370
• Shop repairs and licensing: $280
• Working capital for the first month: $400
Thank you so much.
Updates from Hadley
Quick update: $104 raised so far (4%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Denver: I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Gerald D. Reyes 🇺🇸 · $15
“Thought of Hadley all day after reading this. - San Jose”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $15
- Dennis Bell 🇬🇧 · $14
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $75
“Only $75 but hope it helps. - Rochester”
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Denver
Thank you. If you're in Denver I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.
hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Mumbai.