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Wayne needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter

Wayne has run a phone repair counter for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,250 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Louisiana, United States1,375 views
Wayne R. Jenkins
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New Orleans
For three years I have run a phone repair counter in New Orleans. In August, a fire in the building 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,250 goes: • Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $1,850 • Initial stock: replacement parts: $870 • Shop repairs and licensing: $230 • Working capital for the first month: $300 Glad we found this place.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Wayne

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 11 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. We're at 6% thanks to 8 of you. I made the first payment toward replacing a soldering station and testing tools. More news soon.

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  • Natalia E. Ortega

    Stay strong, Wayne. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.

    • Christian P. Hansen

      hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

      • Ezekiel S. Bowers

        Thinking of you and your family, Wayne. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best

        • Olof Lars Jansson

          Sending strength, Wayne. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.

          • Gianna Morrison

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 38 people at work. God bless.

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