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Evelyn needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall

A small grocery stall in Orlando needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a break-in.

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Evelyn Alvarado
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Orlando
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Orlando. In June, a break-in 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 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,350 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,200 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $590 • Shop repairs and licensing: $240 • Working capital for the first month: $320 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Evelyn
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Evelyn

  1. Quick update: $892 raised so far (27%). the plan for initial stock: fresh produce is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $722 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Update from Orlando: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Irfan Fajar Kartika

    Stay strong, Evelyn. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Orlando

    • Nenita B. PinedaPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Evelyn. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Los Angeles.

      • Dayo Nnamdi

        sending good thoughts, Evelyn. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best.

        • Karin Olofsson

          sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Orlando

          • Maksym Dmitry SemenovPhoto verified

            your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Karlsruhe.

            • Eunice Lucy MassaweQuestionID verified

              Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Orlando

              • Evelyn AlvaradoOwnerAnswer

                Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a cold-storage unit, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

            • Ani Winda Sitompul

              Good luck. Hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings

              • Mulu Sosina Tesfaye

                Praying for you. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                • Reagan F. Ferguson

                  thinking of you, Evelyn. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Orlando.

                  • Parker P. Myers

                    Rooting for you, Evelyn. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless.

                    • Ethan P. ChenAddress verified

                      Take care, Evelyn. Shared this with my family. Love from Chennai.

                      • Shoaib Zubair FarooqiAddress verified

                        Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                        • Asher J. Mosley

                          praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                          $1,499 raised of $3,350

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