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A street-food cart in Rio de Janeiro needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a break-in.

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Samuel Paulo Almeida
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Rio de Janeiro
For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Rio de Janeiro. In April, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $850 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $530 • Initial stock: ingredients: $220 • Working capital for the first month: $100 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Samuel

  1. Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($364). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 25% now ($210). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Quick update: $150 raised so far (18%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Blessings. My colleague told me about this one. - Berlin”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Jagadish D. Rajan 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Leonardo H. Guzmán 🇨🇴 · $50
  • Ganesh N. Panicker 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Stella K. Schwartz 🇨🇦 · $5
  • Tharun M. Bhat 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - Agra”

  • Nazia Nazia Hussain 🇵🇰 · $7
  • Miguel D. Moreno 🇨🇴 · $50

    “Every little bit. Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - Palmira”

  • Nathan G. Quincy 🇬🇧 · $27
  • Ezra J. Caldwell 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Muthoni Wambui Kioko 🇺🇬 · $30
  • Robert Józef Zakrzewski 🇵🇱 · $25

    “Sending love. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gliwice”

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  • Ochieng Kariuki Mwende 🇰🇪 · $75

    “Be well. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kakamega”

  • Shahana Jannat Mia 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Million Bereket Gebremariam 🇪🇹 · $20

    “Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”

  • Anonymous 🇨🇴 · $5

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4.2(6 reviews)

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  • Nitin C. Amin🇮🇳Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Nuria L. Romero🇲🇽Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Femi Seyi Odukoya🇳🇬Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Jennifer B. Brown🇺🇸Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Víctor J. Campos🇲🇽Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    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.

  • Rojina Januka Magar🇳🇵Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    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.

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  • Hope it all works out. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

    $594 raised of $850

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