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Start-up fund for Kevin: reopening a phone repair counter after floodwater

Kevin lost a soldering station and testing tools to floodwater and needs $4,500 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.

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Kevin A. Molony
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Dublin
For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Dublin. In August, floodwater 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $4,500 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $2,600 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $720 • Shop repairs and licensing: $580 • Working capital for the first month: $600 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Kevin
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    “Hope things get better. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Nashik”

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    “Hope this helps. Only $76 but hope it helps. - Thane”

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  • Ángel N. Campos🇦🇷Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Joseph D. Anderson🇳🇿Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Akari Yuki Sakai🇯🇵Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Pramila Rana

    Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Love from Barcelona.

    • Renate WolfID verified

      Praying for you, Kevin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 38 people at work.

      • Rajeshwari W. Nayak

        Praying for you, Kevin. Small businesses are the heart of Dublin. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

        • Anna F. Elliott

          your post was clear and honest. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

          • Kamau Peter Lyimo

            sending love, Kevin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope December is when things finally get easier

            • Ángel L. Ramírez

              thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

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