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

Keith has run a street-food cart for nine years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,700 will put it back on its feet.

🇨🇦 London, Ontario, Canada916 views
Keith S. Austin
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London
For nine years I have run a street-food cart in London. In January, the demolition of the market 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 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,700 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,450 • Shop repairs and licensing: $440 • Initial stock: ingredients: $810 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Keith
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Keith

  1. Update from London: we've started the first stage. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Keith all day after reading this. - Iztapalapa”

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    Exceeded expectations

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Helped when no one else could

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Sơn Vinh Mai

    Hope it all works out, Keith. Hope this works out for you

    • Janet Morris

      Best of luck, Keith. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of London.

      • Baptiste Jules Le Roux

        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. Love from Tokyo.

        • Raymond Carroll

          Good luck, Keith. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of London.

          • Natalie J. Whitaker

            Thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Adama this morning. Love from Adama.

            $345.50 raised of $3,700

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