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Back to business - Chen's comeback in Tel Aviv
Chen has run a small grocery stall for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,150 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Tel Aviv. In August, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $1,150 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $310
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $610
• Shop repairs and licensing: $230
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Wishing you the best, Chen. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Tel Aviv
Wishing you peace, Chen. Hope this works out for you. Love from Howrah.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Tel Aviv!
Thank you. If you're in Tel Aviv I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Dhaka so I could bring a meal
I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 23 people at work. All the best.
Praying for you, Chen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
Small businesses are the heart of Tel Aviv. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Stockholm.
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. Greetings from Nairobi
Hope things get better soon. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Durham this morning.