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Back to business - Leila's comeback in Heliopolis
A small grocery stall in Heliopolis needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a fire in the building.
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For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Heliopolis. 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 Thursday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $250 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $55
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $65
• Working capital for the first month: $130
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Leila
We're at 10% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for initial stock: fresh produce is now scheduled. More news soon.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
- Tim De Vries 🇳🇱 · $23
- Yakubu Garba Lawal 🇳🇬 · $5
- Maayan Yael Rosenberg 🇮🇱 · $20
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best of luck, Leila. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours.