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Start-up fund for Naoko: reopening a street-food cart after a fire in the building
Naoko lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a fire in the building and needs $1,450 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For six years I have run a street-food cart in Setagaya. In February, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Initial stock: ingredients: $420
• Shop repairs and licensing: $430
• Working capital for the first month: $600
Thank you for reading my story.
- Naoko
Updates from Naoko
Good news. Because of your gifts ($55 in total) the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Adnan Ahmed Siddiqui 🇵🇰 · $30
- Kagiso S. Reddy 🇿🇦 · $26
“Hope this helps. Hope the May deadline works out. - Cape Town”
- Mohammad Shakil Sen 🇧🇩 · $30.50
“Only $31 but hope it helps. - Bogra”
- Gianna P. Wallace 🇺🇸 · $5
- Tharindu Gayan Pathirana 🇱🇰 · $25
- Maxime Gilles Petit 🇲🇦 · $30
“Hope this helps. Thought of Naoko all day after reading this. - Marrakesh”
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Thinking of you and your family, Naoko. This could happen to any of us. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Sending strength. Small businesses are the heart of Setagaya. Hope you're open again soon. My husband and I read this together.
Hang in there. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Sherbrooke but we're thinking of you. Blessings
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Naoko?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about initial stock: ingredients, advice is welcome too.
take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Campinas
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Naoko
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. initial stock: ingredients comes first ($420) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Thinking of you and your family, Naoko. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Brooklyn.
thanks for sharing this, Naoko. I hope things turn around soon.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Setagaya
You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Mapo.
rooting for you, Naoko. Shared this with my family. All the best
Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Nsukka.
wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings!
Wishing you the best. Hope you make a strong comeback. After 25 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Mumbai.
thinking of you and your family, Naoko. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Johannesburg.
Hope things get better soon, Naoko. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in New York this morning. God bless
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
Hang in there, Naoko. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 8 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Naoko. Small businesses are the heart of Setagaya. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Hope things get better soon, Naoko. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from San Diego.
Best of luck, Naoko. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Edmonton.
Praying for you, Naoko. Shared this with my family.
rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kitakyushu.
wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Stockholm.
So sorry you're going through this, Naoko. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
keep going. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 19 people at work. Blessings
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from San Diego!
take care, Naoko. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Hubballi.
you're not alone, Naoko. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. God bless.
stay strong. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Saint-Étienne
Wishing you the best, Naoko. Small businesses are the heart of Setagaya. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.