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Start-up fund for Marwan: reopening a street-food cart after the demolition of the market

Marwan has run a street-food cart for fifteen years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,950 will put it back on its feet.

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Marwan Kamal Sarkis
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Medina
For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Medina. In August, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,950 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $980 • Initial stock: ingredients: $350 • Shop repairs and licensing: $310 • Working capital for the first month: $310 With deep gratitude, Marwan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Marwan

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 60% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. - Marwan

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    “Only $75 but hope it helps. - Mwanza”

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    “Hang in there. Hope the October deadline works out. - Dublin”

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    Helped when no one else could

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  • Susana L. Castro

    Best of luck, Marwan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.

    • Ximena F. Jones

      Rooting for you, Marwan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Scranton.

      • Kagiso W. Ngcobo

        Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Marrakesh.

        • Joyce Esther Kessy

          Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.

          • Shazia Zoya Khan

            thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. Love from Barranquilla.

            • Khady Sangaré

              thinking of you, Marwan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless

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