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Help Vilai restart a street-food cart in Bang Khen after a long illness and repossession
Vilai has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Bang Khen. In July, 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 Monday, 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 $750 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $150
• Shop repairs and licensing: $130
Thank you for reading my story.
- Vilai
Updates from Vilai
Small update. $260 so far, we've started the first stage.
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“Rooting for you. Only $250 but hope it helps.”
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“Sending love - Ribeirão Preto”
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Bang Khen
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.