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Start-up fund for Tarık: reopening a phone repair counter after a storm that collapsed the roof
A phone repair counter in Cologne needs help replacing a soldering station and testing tools after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For nine years I have run a phone repair counter in Cologne. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 8 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:
• Working capital for the first month: $500
• Shop repairs and licensing: $430
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,920
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Tarık
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“Keep your head up. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Biratnagar”
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“Praying for you. My sister told me about this one. - Thika”
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“Thought of Tarık all day after reading this. - London”
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“God bless. Thought of Tarık all day after reading this.”
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“Every little bit. Thought of Tarık all day after reading this. - Lagos”
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“Sending love. Thought of Tarık all day after reading this. - Lagos”
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“Get well soon. Please keep us posted. - Newport”
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so sorry you're going through this, Tarık. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
You're not alone, Tarık. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mumbai
keep going, Tarık. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Cologne.
thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless
Sending strength, Tarık. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.
hang in there. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Cologne