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Start-up fund for Rizky: reopening a street-food cart after the demolition of the market
Rizky lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to the demolition of the market and needs $350 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For three years I have run a street-food cart in Makassar. 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $350 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $175
• Working capital for the first month: $35
• Initial stock: ingredients: $140
Thank you for reading my story.
- Rizky
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- Eleanor C. Munoz 🇺🇸 · $30
“Hang in there. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Bakersfield”
- Regina Edilene Azevedo 🇧🇷 · $50
- Ibrahim Adewale Alabi 🇳🇬 · $30
“Wishing you the best. Hope the October deadline works out. - Warri”
- Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $50
- Liliana P. Vargas 🇨🇴 · $75
- Caleb C. Schmidt 🇺🇸 · $25
“Thinking of you. Thought of Rizky all day after reading this.”
- Mbali K. Abrahams 🇿🇦 · $5
- Raymond Eric Acheampong 🇬🇭 · $25
- Huyền Bui 🇻🇳 · $75
- Kinsley P. Burton 🇺🇸 · $10
“Thought of Rizky all day after reading this. - Chicago”
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praying for you, Rizky. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Rizky. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Love from Jakarta Selatan.
Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Dodoma.
Rooting for you, Rizky. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Makassar
small businesses are the heart of Makassar. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.