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Back to business - Ana's comeback in Iași

Ana lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to the demolition of the market and needs $1,400 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

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Ana Dragomir
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Iași
For four years I have run a street-food cart in Iași. In August, the demolition of the market 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,400 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $940 • Initial stock: ingredients: $240 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $155 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Ana

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 39% funded and the plan for replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $167 raised so far (12%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Blessings. Thought of Ana all day after reading this. - Cape Town”

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  • Ika Lestari Yuliani

    keep going. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

    • Sharmin Shirin Islam

      Stay strong, Ana. I hope things turn around soon.

      $1,514 raised of $1,400

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