On May 3rd, my world stopped.
My name is Armando Enriquez, and I am the owner of the business affected by the fire at 347 Cortlandt Street in Belleville, New Jersey. I am raising these funds for myself, my family, and my business after a devastating fire destroyed my warehouse and everything inside.
In just a few hours, years of sacrifice, hard work, and dedication were gone. I lost my entire inventory, equipment, materials, and the tools that kept my business running every day.
This business is more than just a source of income — it is how I support myself, my family, and build my future. I created it step by step with hope, effort, and love for what I do.
Unfortunately, I did not have insurance coverage at the time of the fire because my Certificate of Occupancy (CO) had not yet been approved due to pending roof repairs by the landlord. As a result, I am now facing this loss completely on my own.
At this moment, I am trying to recover emotionally and financially, but the reality is that I am starting over from zero.
All funds raised through this GoFundMe will be transferred directly to me, Armando Enriquez, as the owner of the business and beneficiary of this fundraiser. The donations will only be used to help rebuild and recover from this tragedy.
The funds will specifically be used for:
• Replacing lost inventory and materials
• Purchasing essential equipment needed to operate again
• Securing a new warehouse or workspace
• Covering emergency business and personal expenses during recovery
• Helping me stay financially stable while I rebuild
Any donation, no matter the amount, truly means more than I can express. If you are unable to donate, simply sharing my story would already help me tremendously.
This has been one of the hardest moments of my life, but I am holding on to hope that, with the support of others, I can rebuild and come back stronger.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story, for your kindness, and for supporting me during this difficult time.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for all your support.