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Start-up fund for Patricia: reopening a street-food cart after a long illness and repossession
Patricia lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a long illness and repossession and needs $350 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Santa Fe. In August, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $350 goes:
• Initial stock: ingredients: $110
• Working capital for the first month: $160
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Patricia
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Patricia?
Thank you. If you're in Santa Fe I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending good thoughts. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Accra.
Wishing you peace, Patricia. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Mbarara.
Any update on how things are going in Santa Fe?
you're not alone, Patricia. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.
Sending love, Patricia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Patricia.
Best of luck, Patricia. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
you're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Santa Fe
Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.
thinking of you, Patricia. Hope you make a strong comeback. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Santa Fe
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Cork
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Anaheim.