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Back to business - Andrew's comeback in Los Angeles

Andrew lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to floodwater and needs $2,800 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,407 views
Andrew B. Watts
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Los Angeles
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Los Angeles. In August, floodwater 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 1 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 $2,800 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,200 • Initial stock: ingredients: $440 • Shop repairs and licensing: $280 • Working capital for the first month: $880 Thanks for being kind about this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Andrew

  1. 65% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,317 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Adnan Ali Mughal

    So sorry you're going through this, Andrew. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

    • Wunmi Bukola Nwankwo

      Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Riverside this morning. Greetings from Riverside.

      • Inès Romane Bertrand

        Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Kaduna this morning. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Josiah P. Meyer

          Sending good thoughts, Andrew. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Paris.

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