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Soledad needs a gas stove and two refrigerators to reopen a street-food cart
Soledad has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $3,950 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Houston. 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 Sunday, 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 $3,950 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,100
• Initial stock: ingredients: $770
• Shop repairs and licensing: $380
• Working capital for the first month: $700
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Soledad
We're at 47% thanks to 36 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 33% now ($1,287). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
Small update. $884 so far, we've started the first stage.
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I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Houston.
Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Soledad
Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.
Sending good thoughts, Soledad. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Soledad?
Thank you. If you're in Houston I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Piraeus.
Stay strong, Soledad. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Rooting for you, Soledad. Hope you get there. Blessings
Hope it all works out, Soledad. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.
Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Houston
best of luck, Soledad. Shared this with my family. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Houston.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money