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Back to business - Henry's comeback in San Jose

A street-food cart in San Jose needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after the demolition of the market.

🇺🇸 95118, San Jose, California, United States3,395 views
Henry Jones
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San Jose
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in San Jose. In December, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,300 goes: • Initial stock: ingredients: $580 • Shop repairs and licensing: $440 • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,280 If you're reading this, thank you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Henry

  1. We're at 98% thanks to 68 of you. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 34% now ($1,115). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  3. Update from San Jose: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Happy to help. Thought of Henry all day after reading this. - Shinjuku”

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  • Shirley D. WoodsAddress verified

    take care, Henry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Józef Michalak

      Stay strong, Henry. I hope things turn around soon

      • Mercy Nkechi Mba

        Hang in there, Henry. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

        • Sumon Babu Sultana

          you're not alone, Henry. I hope things turn around soon. I hope April is when things finally get easier. All the best

          • Riccardo Valerio Bianco

            Hang in there, Henry. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Caruaru

            • Venkatesh P. KrishnamurthyPhoto verified

              Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

              • Funmilayo Comfort Yakubu

                praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of San Jose.

                • Sara Hana Rahman

                  Wishing you the best, Henry. Looking forward to the next update. God bless.

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