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Christian lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a break-in and needs $4,750 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.

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Christian G. Jacobs
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Louisville
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Louisville. In March, a break-in 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 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 $4,750 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $3,200 • Initial stock: ingredients: $710 • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 • Working capital for the first month: $410 I hope life is good to you.

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  1. 33% there. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Thank you.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 19% funded and I made the first payment toward replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators.

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Christian all day after reading this. - Salem”

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    “From my family to yours. My colleague told me about this one. - Madina”

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    “You got this. Hope the July deadline works out. - Prayagraj”

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  • You're not alone, Christian. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Wishing you peace, Christian. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

        • Thinking of you, Christian. Hope the shop reopens soon. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Take care.

          • Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Aurangabad.

            • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Louisville!

              • Wishing you the best, Christian. Hope you make a strong comeback. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

                • Thanks for sharing this, Christian. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Soweto.

                  • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Louisville.

                    • Sending good thoughts, Christian. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Louisville.

                      • Bruno P. GalindoPhoto verified

                        Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Half-Way Tree.

                        • So sorry you're going through this, Christian. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

                          • thinking of you, Christian. Hope this works out for you. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                            • sending good thoughts, Christian. Shared this with my family.

                              • Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Kampala.

                                • Good luck, Christian. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 29 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                                  • hang in there. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless!

                                    • Supaporn Fon OnsriPhoto verified

                                      Stay strong. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Louisville.

                                      • Sending good thoughts, Christian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Bogotá so I could bring a meal. Love from Karachi

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