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Joyce needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart

Joyce has run a street-food cart for nine years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.

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Joyce F. Velasco
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Bacolod
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Bacolod. In June, 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 8 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 $700 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $370 • Initial stock: ingredients: $125 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $115 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Garima H. Mishra

    you're not alone, Joyce. Looking forward to the next update.

    • Dylan F. WangQuestionAddress verified

      Any update on how things are going in Bacolod?

      • Beau W. Ferguson

        Rooting for you, Joyce. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

        • Riaan N. Zulu

          Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

          • Arturo H. Escobar

            Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. Love from Peshawar.

            • Modupe Funmilayo LasisiID verified

              Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together.

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