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Back to business - Ravi's comeback in Mangaluru
Ravi lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $450 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Mangaluru. In June, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $260
• Initial stock: ingredients: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $35
• Working capital for the first month: $60
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Ravi
Updates from Ravi
Update from Mangaluru: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 14% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Vikash T. Van der Merwe 🇿🇦 · $25
- Danica C. Ocampo 🇵🇭 · $100
- Axel C. Contreras 🇬🇧 · $15
“Hope the August deadline works out. - London”
- Bakari Athumani Mushi 🇰🇪 · $50
“Good luck. I'm in Eldoret, thinking of you. - Eldoret”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ravi.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators is the biggest at $260. Let me know if you want more detail.
Sending good thoughts, Ravi. Hope you get there. God bless.
How is Ravi doing now?
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
Hope you get there. Sent it to 14 people at work. God bless
Sending strength, Ravi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Thinking of you and your family, Ravi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.