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Back to business - Adrian's comeback in Mississauga
Adrian has run a small grocery stall for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,600 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Mississauga. In November, a fire in the building took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,600 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $500
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $860
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,240
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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“All the best. Thought of Adrian all day after reading this. - Agra”
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Take care. Small businesses are the heart of Mississauga. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Uberlândia this morning.
Stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Gazipur
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings!
wishing you peace, Adrian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 27 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything.