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Back to business - Audrey's comeback in Aberdeen
Audrey lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,900 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 Aberdeen. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,900 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,650
• Initial stock: ingredients: $410
• Shop repairs and licensing: $480
• Working capital for the first month: $360
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Audrey
Small update. $1,068 so far, the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
We're at 76% thanks to 79 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Quick update: $1,759 raised so far (45%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Saint-Denis!
sending good thoughts, Audrey. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
thanks for sharing this, Audrey. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.
Hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Good luck, Audrey. This could happen to any of us.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.