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Back to business - Beth's comeback in Houston

A small grocery stall in Houston needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Beth T. Kelly
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Houston
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Houston. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 7 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 $4,150 goes: • Initial stock: fresh produce: $570 • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $3,200 • Shop repairs and licensing: $380 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Beth

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($365 in total) I made the first payment toward replacing a cold-storage unit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $445 raised so far (11%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 11% thanks to 7 of you. the plan for initial stock: fresh produce is now scheduled. More news soon.

  • Rasha Maryam Zaki 🇦🇺 · $25

    “You got this. Thought of Beth all day after reading this. - Wollongong”

  • Idowu Uche Shittu 🇳🇬 · $8
  • Deepak N. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Beth all day after reading this.”

  • Omondi Ochieng Ochieng 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Harold Jennings 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Michael N. Webb 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Bunga Utami Setiawan 🇮🇩 · $5
  • Gianna Adams 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Keep your head up. Hope the November deadline works out. - Austin”

  • Sanduni Ruwini Kumarasinghe 🇱🇰 · $250
  • Dustin D. Valdez 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the November deadline works out. - Birmingham”

  • Thulani N. Lombard 🇿🇦 · $65

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2.3(3 reviews)

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  • Ruan E. Radebe🇿🇦Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Mackenzie B. Craig🇺🇸Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Riku Hideo Takeda🇯🇵Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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