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Start-up fund for Rowan: reopening a street-food cart after floodwater

Rowan has run a street-food cart for three years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $3,900 will put it back on its feet.

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Rowan J. Rose
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Grand Rapids
For three years I have run a street-food cart in Grand Rapids. In May, floodwater 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,900 goes: • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $2,450 • Shop repairs and licensing: $600 • Initial stock: ingredients: $850 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Rowan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Genesis D. Harper

    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Montréal donated after I showed her your page.

    • Natalie Hughes

      Stay strong, Rowan. Shared this with my family. All the best

      • Oliver A. Morris

        Shared this with my family. Thinking of Grand Rapids.

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