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Back to business - Elin's comeback in Stockholm

Elin has run a small grocery stall for four years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,750 will put it back on its feet.

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Elin Lindberg
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Stockholm
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Stockholm. In August, a break-in took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,750 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,400 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $350 • Shop repairs and licensing: $640 • Working capital for the first month: $360 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Elin

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    “God bless. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Bahir Dar”

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    “Thought of Elin all day after reading this. - Udaipur”

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    “Wishing you the best. I'm in Seoul, thinking of you.”

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    “Hope this helps. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Varanasi”

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3.7(6 reviews)

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    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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    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    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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    Exceeded expectations

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    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Stockholm. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Elin?

      • rooting for you, Elin. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

        • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Elin!

          • Elin LindbergOwnerAnswer

            Replacing a cold-storage unit is $1,400 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Happy to explain more.

        • Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

          • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Stockholm.

            • James RiversQuestion

              how is Elin doing now?

              • Small businesses are the heart of Stockholm. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

                • Take care, Elin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless

                  • shared this with my family. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

                    • keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Epe

                      • Sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours. Take care

                        • Thinking of you and your family, Elin. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                          • Thinking of you and your family, Elin. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 10 people at work. All the best.

                            • keep going, Elin. Looking forward to the next update

                              • Sending strength, Elin. Small businesses are the heart of Stockholm. Hope you're open again soon. I'll check back for the next update.

                                • thinking of you, Elin. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless

                                  • Stay strong, Elin. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to Gazipur so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Ciudad de México.

                                    • Hope things get better soon, Elin. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 22 people at work. Greetings from Accra.

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