Back to business - Joaquín's comeback in Móstoles
Joaquín has run a small grocery stall for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,650 will put it back on its feet.
Updates from Joaquín
Quick update: $950 raised so far (58%). the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $485 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
We're at 13% thanks to 9 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
- Renata Krystyna Sadowski 🇵🇱 · $100
“Hope this helps. Thought of Joaquín all day after reading this. - Warsaw”
- Fernanda L. Peña 🇲🇽 · $30
- Vivian Stevens 🇺🇸 · $50
“Wishing you the best. - Bakersfield”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $20
- Viktor Dmytro Petrov 🇷🇺 · $25
- Alamin Shuvo Howlader 🇬🇧 · $25
- Jung-ho Dae-hyun Heo 🇰🇷 · $75
- Titilayo Idowu Coker 🇳🇬 · $10
- Lilian Oluwaseun Okonkwo 🇳🇬 · $10
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5
- Mónica J. Martínez 🇪🇸 · $25
- Mwangi Kato Maina 🇰🇪 · $73
- Victoria P. Whitaker 🇬🇧 · $45.50
“Get well soon! - London”
- Esther Chiamaka Danjuma 🇳🇬 · $10
- Henry N. Guzman 🇨🇦 · $10
- Hùng Vũ Phan 🇻🇳 · $5
- Irina Alina Belyaev 🇷🇺 · $75
- Anonymous 🇷🇺 · $15
- Rahul E. Panwar 🇺🇸 · $25
“Every little bit. From Aurora with love.”
- Yiğit Furkan Keskin 🇹🇷 · $25
Reviews
2.9(21 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Genuine person with a big heart
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Made me feel heard
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Reliable and compassionate
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
- Trustworthy helper
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Quick response, great follow-up
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Exceeded expectations
This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.
- Would recommend to anyone
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Exactly what I needed
The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.
- Trustworthy helper
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Very responsive and caring
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Delivered on promises
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Made me feel heard
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.
- Exceeded expectations
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
- Very responsive and caring
Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.
- Amazing support system
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Would recommend to anyone
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Made me feel heard
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
- Reliable and compassionate
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
- Patient and understanding
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Trustworthy helper
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Really cared about my situation
I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.
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Take care. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Gangnam this morning. Love from Gangnam.
How is Joaquín doing now?
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care
Keep going, Joaquín. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Móstoles
Thanks for sharing this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Erie so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Oakland.
You're not alone. Hope you get there. Love from Soweto.
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Móstoles.