Start-up fund for Nora: reopening a phone repair counter after a break-in

For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Oakland. In August, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,250 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,400 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $900 • Shop repairs and licensing: $220 • Working capital for the first month: $730 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Nora