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[Steve Berl]

Fixit Clinic for Cars?

-steve


On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 6:21 PM, <hello at sl-co.com> wrote:

> From a different mailing list but of likely interest here too, I share a
> posting from Craigslist. GO Josh!
>   j.
>
> Non-profit auto repair facility needs help
>
> I am an auto mechanic by trade and have been in the industry for over 14
> years. I recently moved to Oakland and I am interested in starting a
> non-profit auto repair facility or some other form of community based auto
> repair. I want to do my part to help the people of oakland and the
> community as a whole to get their cars fixed and running properly. This
> will help people get and stay employed. It will reduce carbon emission by
> keeping cars running properly and more efficiently. And it will reduce
> pollution by guaranteeing the proper disposal of toxic chemicals that may
> otherwise be disposed of in other ways.
>
> I am in the very beginning of the process and reaching out to any and
> everybody that is willing to help, give advice, and/or be involved. I have
> all or at least most of the automotive knowledge to run the business, but I
> am NOT a business guy. The concept of writing a business plan is like
> asking me to design a suspension bridge. It seems overwhelming and daunting.
>
> I envision several different aspects of this business. I would like to
> have a sliding scale that would cater to low income customers. I want to be
> a community resource for knowledge about the auto repair industry and
> possibly even have classes to teach people about their cars and how to fix
> them. I envision hiring young people and teaching them a skill so that they
> can become successful. Or possibly hiring felons or other "non-hirable"
> members of the community. I also think all profit should go into a fund to
> help supplement the lower income customers.
>
> Please help. If you think you have information or know how to get the ball
> rolling or want to be apart of the project, please contact me.
>
> Together, let's do our part to get people to work and keep food on their
> tables. This city needs us. And either way, who doesn't need an honest
> mechanic? I mean really!
>
> Thank you!!!
> Josh
> 614 565 2145
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-steve
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