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Help Ali restart a small grocery stall in Faisalabad after a long illness and repossession
Ali lost a cold-storage unit to a long illness and repossession and needs $450 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Faisalabad. In November, a long illness and repossession took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $450 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $210
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $75
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $85
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Ali
Small update. $391 so far, we've started the first stage.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($95 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“Praying for you. Thought of Ali all day after reading this.”
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“Hope this helps. Been where you are, it gets better. - Taguig”
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This could happen to any of us. After 27 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care.
hang in there, Ali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 10 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 7 people at work
shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Faisalabad!
sending good thoughts, Ali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Faisalabad.
Stay strong. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ali
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. replacing a cold-storage unit is the biggest at $210. Appreciate you taking the time.
Hope things get better soon, Ali. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Sending strength, Ali. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Augusta donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Augusta.
Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Brandon donated after I showed her your page.
Sending love, Ali. This could happen to any of us.
Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Faisalabad
Wishing you peace, Ali. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings.
Hope it all works out, Ali. Hope the shop reopens soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Lagos.
Good luck. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care
Small businesses are the heart of Faisalabad. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Love from Dortmund.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
Small businesses are the heart of Faisalabad. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
Rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Blessings
Sending love, Ali. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Faisalabad
sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Jimma so I could bring a meal. God bless
Hang in there, Ali. Your post was clear and honest
Good luck, Ali. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Rooting for you, Ali. Small businesses are the heart of Faisalabad. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Coventry
Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Calamba.
sending love. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
keep going. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Salem.
Thanks for sharing this, Ali. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Faisalabad.
stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
Wishing you the best, Ali. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money