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Yusuf needs a soldering station and testing tools to reopen a phone repair counter
Yusuf lost a soldering station and testing tools to a fire in the building and needs $1,200 to reopen a phone repair counter and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a phone repair counter in Üsküdar. In January, 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 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Replacing a soldering station and testing tools: $850
• Initial stock: replacement parts: $160
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Working capital for the first month: $135
Thank you so much.
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Small businesses are the heart of Üsküdar. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
rooting for you, Yusuf. Small businesses are the heart of Üsküdar. Hope you're open again soon.
So sorry you're going through this, Yusuf. Shared it with a few friends
So sorry you're going through this, Yusuf. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Üsküdar.
Sending love. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Benin City
Praying for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Yusuf. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.
Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Yusuf. Hope this works out for you. God bless
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.