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Start-up fund for Dennis: reopening a street-food cart after a fire in the building
A street-food cart in Takoradi needs help replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators after a fire in the building.
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For four years I have run a street-food cart in Takoradi. In August, a fire in the building 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $400 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $155
• Initial stock: ingredients: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $90
With deep gratitude,
Dennis
Updates from Dennis
Good news. Because of your gifts ($321 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Adeline Callahan 🇬🇧 · $100
- Ian K. Nguyen 🇬🇧 · $50
- Maria H. Weber 🇺🇸 · $5
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
- Eliana M. Santiago 🇬🇧 · $25
“Wish I could do more. Saw your post and had to give. - Newport”
- Farhana Ruma Das 🇮🇳 · $76
- Nora W. Walters 🇳🇿 · $100
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10
- David E. Ward 🇺🇸 · $100
- Precious G. Steyn 🇿🇦 · $22
“Good luck. Small amount but sent with love. - Pietermaritzburg”
- Erica M. De Leon 🇵🇭 · $12.50
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Take care, Dennis. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Takoradi
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from George
Small businesses are the heart of Takoradi. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Hope it all works out. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Hamburg.
Keep going, Dennis. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Alicante.