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Help Joyce restart a street-food cart in Manila after a fire in the building

Joyce has run a street-food cart for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $800 will put it back on its feet.

🇵🇭 Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines1,063 views
Joyce B. Concepcion
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Manila
For six years I have run a street-food cart in Manila. In May, a fire in the building 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $800 goes: • Initial stock: ingredients: $85 • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $610 • Shop repairs and licensing: $105 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Joyce

Updates from Joyce

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($500 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 31% thanks to 8 of you. the plan for initial stock: ingredients is now scheduled. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($55 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Charlotte L. Stone 🇦🇺 · $100

    “Hope it all works out. Saw your post and had to give. - Wollongong”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Happy to help. Hope you get the rest soon. - Denpasar”

  • Huda Layla Naguib 🇪🇬 · $50
  • Segun Jide Abdullahi 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Wei Hui Xu 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Best of luck. Thought of Joyce all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Karina T. Fernández 🇦🇷 · $30
  • Ellie E. Munoz 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Good luck. Shared with friends too. - Austin”

  • Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $50
  • Asher Walker 🇨🇦 · $250
  • Santhosh T. Hegde 🇮🇳 · $10

    “From my family to yours. I'm in Hubballi, thinking of you. - Hubballi”

  • Pieter A. Padayachee 🇿🇦 · $25

    “Hope it all works out. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Ekurhuleni”

  • Harold N. Rowe 🇺🇸 · $34.50
  • Ezra Wong 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Hope this helps. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Akron”

  • Aarón A. Pacheco 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $10
  • Luna P. Newman 🇺🇸 · $30

    “All the best. I'm in Brooklyn, thinking of you. - Brooklyn”

  • Caleb S. Meyer 🇨🇦 · $15

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3.4(5 reviews)

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  • Eli Alexander🇺🇸Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Obinna Festus Okoro🇳🇬Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Jonathan B. Brennan🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Paisley B. Ray🇺🇸Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    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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