Fixit Clinic for Cars?
-steve
On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 6:21 PM, <hello(a)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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