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Back to business - Princess's comeback in Iloilo City

Princess has run a small grocery stall for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $350 will put it back on its feet.

🇵🇭 Iloilo, Philippines1,177 views
Princess P. Perez
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Iloilo City
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Iloilo City. 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 1 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 $350 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $130 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $155 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Princess

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($243 in total) the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $80 raised so far (23%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $180 raised so far (51%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Jordan Schmidt 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Rolf Lundin 🇸🇪 · $100
  • Citlali B. Solís 🇪🇸 · $10
  • Atim Mbwambo 🇺🇬 · $5
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $8

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Princess all day after reading this. - Jakarta Selatan”

  • Clara P. McDaniel 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Eda Melek Kaya 🇹🇷 · $25
  • Marites E. Castro 🇵🇭 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Hope the November deadline works out. - Lapu-Lapu”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Dhruv E. Savla 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Piumi Thilini Rajapaksa 🇱🇰 · $10

    “All the best. Thought of Princess all day after reading this.”

  • Christopher Lowe 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Elena Romano 🇮🇹 · $10

Reviews

3.0(3 reviews)

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  • Imam Haris Budiman🇮🇩Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Javier W. Ríos🇪🇸Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Jade Durand🇨🇦Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Fergal Graham

    Take care, Princess. Shared this with my family. Take care

    $403 raised of $350

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