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Help Murugan restart a street-food cart in Agra after a storm that collapsed the roof
Murugan has run a street-food cart for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a street-food cart in Agra. In March, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $50
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $380
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Murugan
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“Every little bit. Thought of Murugan all day after reading this.”
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Hope things get better soon, Murugan. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Surat.
Rooting for you, Murugan. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. Thinking of Agra.
Rooting for you, Murugan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
Sending strength, Murugan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless.
Stay strong, Murugan. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Santa Fe but we're thinking of you. Take care
rooting for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Agra.
Thinking of you, Murugan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Agra!
So sorry you're going through this, Murugan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Thinking of you and your family, Murugan. Small businesses are the heart of Agra. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Murugan. Small businesses are the heart of Agra. Hope you're open again soon. Wish I lived closer to Chattogram so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Agra.