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Back to business - Songül's comeback in Üsküdar
Songül lost a cold-storage unit to floodwater and needs $500 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Üsküdar. In June, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $500 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $105
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $220
• Working capital for the first month: $175
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Songül
Updates from Songül
Update from Üsküdar: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 68% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
54% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($120). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
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“Every little bit. Thought of Songül all day after reading this.”
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good luck. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Sheffield donated after I showed her your page.
best of luck, Songül. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.
Best of luck, Songül. I hope things turn around soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Çankaya.
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Santarém this morning
Thinking of you and your family, Songül. Small businesses are the heart of Üsküdar. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.