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Start-up fund for Zoe: reopening a street-food cart after a fire in the building

Zoe has run a street-food cart for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,950 will put it back on its feet.

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Zoe R. Estrada

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Toronto

For nine years I have run a street-food cart in Toronto. In July, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $1,950 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $280 • Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $1,250 • Working capital for the first month: $420 I hope life is good to you.

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Update from Toronto: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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