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Help Valentina restart a street-food cart in Manchester after a storm that collapsed the roof
Valentina has run a street-food cart for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,700 will put it back on its feet.
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For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Manchester. In August, 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,700 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $580
• Initial stock: ingredients: $340
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,780
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Valentina
Updates from Valentina
Update from Manchester: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $130 raised so far (5%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Sending love. My sister told me about this one. - Marseille”
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Take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Thủ Đức so I could bring a meal. Blessings
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from Fort Collins.