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Back to business - Alberto's comeback in Bogotá
Alberto lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a long illness and repossession and needs $950 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For four years I have run a street-food cart in Bogotá. In March, a long illness and repossession took a gas stove and two refrigerators. 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 4 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 $950 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $180
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $220
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Alberto.
It's all in the list in the story. working capital for the first month is the big one at $180, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Praying for you, Alberto. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Bogotá
you're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted.