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Help Roman restart a street-food cart in Dallas after a long illness and repossession
Roman lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,500 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For three years I have run a street-food cart in Dallas. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 $2,500 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,100
• Initial stock: ingredients: $410
• Shop repairs and licensing: $710
• Working capital for the first month: $280
With deep gratitude,
Roman
Updates from Roman
We're at 7% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. More news soon. - Roman
Small update. $486 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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wishing you the best, Roman. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours