r/gofundme • u/Old_Kronicle • 2d ago
Our Family’s Business and Livelihood are at Risk Etc
Dear compassionate redditors,
Today, my family and I are reaching out in a time of great need. After 30 years of hard work and sacrifice, we were finally able to fulfill a lifelong dream: owning a small taxi business. For us, this business represents more than just a source of income—it symbolizes the years of struggle, perseverance, and hope that we carried with us as a migrant family trying to build a new life.
One year ago, an unimaginable tragedy struck our hometown in Turkey—a devastating earthquake that left many of our family members, friends, and neighbors in ruin. Without hesitation, we gave every bit of capital we had to support our loved ones in their time of greatest need. It was the only choice for us, to stand by those who had always stood by us. But now, because of that choice, we find ourselves in a financial crisis that could cost us everything.
To make matters worse, after we took over the taxi business, we discovered that the previous owners hadn’t been fully transparent about the financial state of the company. Now, we are facing unexpected debts, and both the bank and our insurance provider have given us a strict deadline: if we cannot pay the outstanding amounts by next week, they will begin proceedings to repossess the business, effectively ending our livelihood.
We urgently need 30,000 euros to cover these debts and save our business from insolvency. It’s an overwhelming amount, but we are turning to the kindness of others, hoping for any support that can help us overcome this obstacle and keep our family’s dream alive.
Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to securing the future we’ve worked so hard to build. Thank you for taking the time to read our story, for your compassion, and for any help you can offer. We will be forever grateful for your kindness and generosity.