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Start-up fund for Svetlana: reopening a street-food cart after a long illness and repossession
Svetlana lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a long illness and repossession and needs $800 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a street-food cart in Saint Petersburg. In November, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $800 goes:
• Initial stock: ingredients: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $175
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $395
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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“Best of luck. From Gdańsk with love.”
- Christian N. Morales 🇳🇿 · $37
“Praying for you. From Wellington with love.”
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“Best of luck. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Rochester”
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Praying for you, Svetlana. Looking forward to the next update. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Saint Petersburg
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Saint Petersburg
Thank you. If you're in Saint Petersburg I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great.
Good luck, Svetlana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless