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Back to business - Vivian's comeback in Lagos
Vivian has run a small grocery stall for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Lagos. In September, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $200
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $85
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Madurai donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Lagos.
how is Vivian doing now?
Thinking of you, Vivian. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Lagos.
you're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in São Paulo but we're thinking of you.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Vivian
It's all in the list in the story. replacing a cold-storage unit is the big one at $200, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Fair thing to want to know.
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Lagos
Good luck, Vivian. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Sending strength, Vivian. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Wishing you peace, Vivian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Guarulhos.
I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Lagos.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Nagpur.
You're not alone, Vivian. I hope things turn around soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Faisalabad.
Good luck, Vivian. It takes guts to ask. Well done.