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Rudi needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Rudi lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $450 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Magelang. In April, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $200
• Initial stock: ingredients: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $60
• Working capital for the first month: $95
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Rudi
Small update. $87 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Thank you all. We're at 10% now ($45). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
- Risa Rin Nakayama 🇯🇵 · $50
“Take care of yourselves. Hope the July deadline works out. - Kyoto”
- Reem Nada Wahba 🇪🇬 · $5
- Sita P. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $50
- Christian D'Amico 🇮🇹 · $15
- Madeline F. Radcliffe 🇺🇸 · $32
- Odhiambo Dennis Mrema 🇰🇪 · $10
“All the best. Hope the July deadline works out. - Embakasi”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
“Wish I could do more. Thought of Rudi all day after reading this. - Hubballi”
- Anthony G. Lambert 🇬🇧 · $15
- Rajiv G. Apte 🇮🇳 · $5
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Best of luck, Rudi. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Hồ Chí Minh City but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Magelang.
Thinking of you and your family. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Keep going, Rudi. This could happen to any of us. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Wishing you the best, Rudi. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Guadalupe.
Sending strength, Rudi. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up.
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. I hope July is when things finally get easier. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Magelang. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours.