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

A street-food cart in Bogotá needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after the demolition of the market.

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Pablo H. Fernández
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Bogotá
For twelve years I have run a street-food cart in Bogotá. In July, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $900 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $370 • Initial stock: ingredients: $230 • Shop repairs and licensing: $180 • Working capital for the first month: $120 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Pablo
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Pablo

  1. Quick update: $180 raised so far (20%). the plan for initial stock: ingredients is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Akira Kenta Takeda 🇯🇵 · $250

    “Wish I could do more. From Shinjuku with love.”

  • Gül Ayşe Yılmaz 🇹🇷 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $52
  • Sharmila Sultana Miah 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Neelam P. Joshi 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Barbara Roberta Vitali 🇮🇹 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Gave what I could this week. - Palermo”

  • Fernando M. Garcia 🇵🇭 · $20

    “Sending love. My mother told me about this one. - Bacolod”

  • Zoe T. Warren 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Ximena K. Thomas 🇨🇦 · $20

    “Take care of yourselves. I'm in Red Deer, thinking of you.”

  • Rahayu Lestari 🇮🇩 · $16
  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $10

    “Get well soon. Thought of Pablo all day after reading this.”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $10
  • Humaira Shazia Butt 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Lúcia Ana Araújo 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $10

    “Best of luck. Thought of Pablo all day after reading this. - Manchester”

  • Claire Brigitte Perrin 🇲🇦 · $5
  • Clément Yann Garnier 🇨🇦 · $5

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Pablo all day after reading this. - Toronto”

Reviews

3.8(4 reviews)

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  • Bella H. Sandoval🇬🇧Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Lúcia Valentina Carvalho🇧🇷Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Rahul A. Goyal🇮🇳Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Lucky Kunle Lasisi🇳🇬Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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