Start-up fund for Tanvi: reopening a phone repair counter after a long illness and repossession
Tanvi has run a phone repair counter for nine years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $3,650 will put it back on its feet.
Updates from Tanvi
Wanted to say thank you properly. 21% funded and I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
- Ursula Schubert ๐ฉ๐ช ยท $21
- Nnamdi Samuel Yusuf ๐ณ๐ฌ ยท $15
- Silvia P. Torres ๐ช๐ธ ยท $20
- Marilyn G. Duncan ๐จ๐ฆ ยท $25
- Eugene E. George ๐ฌ๐ง ยท $5
- Mariana Bruna Duarte ๐ง๐ท ยท $100
- Claudia Ida Werner ๐ฉ๐ช ยท $50
โGood luck. I'm in Dresden, thinking of you.โ
- Lincoln W. Watkins ๐ฌ๐ง ยท $20
โThought of Tanvi all day after reading this. - Edinburghโ
- Luke F. Spencer ๐บ๐ธ ยท $39.50
โBest of luck. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Fresnoโ
- Elsa Eka Gozali ๐ฎ๐ฉ ยท $15
โSmall amount but sent with love. - Bekasiโ
- Sani Lucky Daramola ๐ณ๐ฌ ยท $17
- Dimas Joko Kurniawan ๐ฎ๐ฉ ยท $20
- Madhuri T. Dave ๐ฎ๐ณ ยท $57.50
- Anonymous ๐ป๐ณ ยท $10
- Tae-hoon Sung ๐ฐ๐ท ยท $100
โGood luck! - Busanโ
- Amal Yasmin Qureshi ๐ช๐ฌ ยท $10
โRooting for you. My father told me about this one.โ
- Paulo Heitor Pereira ๐ง๐ท ยท $25
- Anonymous ๐ฉ๐ช ยท $10
- Leah F. Murray ๐บ๐ธ ยท $200
- Ye-eun Jin-ah Ku ๐ฐ๐ท ยท $72
โThought of Tanvi all day after reading this. - Mapoโ
Reviews
3.1(21 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Reliable and compassionate
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
- Outstanding person
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.
- Honest and trustworthy
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Outstanding person
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Changed my perspective
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.
- Exceeded expectations
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Patient and understanding
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.
- Delivered on promises
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Reliable and compassionate
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Really cared about my situation
I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.
- Patient and understanding
I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.
- Went above and beyond
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.
- Reliable and compassionate
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.
- Patient and understanding
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.
- Exactly what I needed
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Professional and kind
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.
- Exceeded expectations
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Would recommend to anyone
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.
- Restored my faith in humanity
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- 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.
- Patient and understanding
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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hang in there. Shared this with my family. God bless
What's already covered and what's the $3,650 for?
Replacing a soldering station and testing tools is $2,200 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.
Hope it all works out, Tanvi. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
any update on how things are going in Wellington?
This could happen to any of us. I hope May is when things finally get easier.
Rooting for you, Tanvi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Nairobi but we're thinking of you
Hope it all works out. Hope you get there.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Wellington
Thank you. If you're in Wellington I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Take care, Tanvi. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together!
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
sending strength, Tanvi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings.
keep going, Tanvi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Hope it all works out, Tanvi. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
You're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback.
So sorry you're going through this, Tanvi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Sรฃo Paulo.
Rooting for you, Tanvi. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Wellington.