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Help Sophie restart a street-food cart in Victoria after a break-in
Sophie lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a break-in and needs $3,400 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 Victoria. In May, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,400 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,600
• Shop repairs and licensing: $460
• Working capital for the first month: $340
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Sophie
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Keep going, Sophie. Hope you get there. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Take care
Sending strength, Sophie. Shared it with a few friends. After 19 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Dar es Salaam
rooting for you, Sophie. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up. Greetings from Santa Rosa.
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Fort Worth so I could bring a meal. God bless.