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Back to business - Wellington's comeback in São Paulo
Wellington has run a small grocery stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $950 will put it back on its feet.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil1,305 views
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in São Paulo. 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 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 $950 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $520
• Shop repairs and licensing: $185
• Working capital for the first month: $245
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Wellington
Updates from Wellington
Small update. $91 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing a cold-storage unit.
Quick update: $101 raised so far (11%). I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Keep your head up. Thought of Wellington all day after reading this.”
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“Get well soon. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Flint”
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Thinking of you and your family, Wellington. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 38 people at work. All the best