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Help Duy restart a small grocery stall in Hồ Chí Minh City after a fire in the building
Duy has run a small grocery stall for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.
🇻🇳 Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam1,922 views
For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in Hồ Chí Minh City. 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 Monday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $450 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $210
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $85
• Shop repairs and licensing: $85
• Working capital for the first month: $70
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Duy
47% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you.
We're at 13% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward replacing a cold-storage unit. More news soon.
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So sorry you're going through this, Duy. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Thanks for sharing this. Small businesses are the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City. Hope you're open again soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!
Praying for you, Duy. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Duy
It's all in the list in the story. replacing a cold-storage unit is the big one at $210, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 16 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Best of luck, Duy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Curitiba.
You're not alone, Duy. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Petrópolis.
Sending strength, Duy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care
Best of luck, Duy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings
Good luck. Small businesses are the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Lucknow.
thinking of you and your family, Duy. Small businesses are the heart of Hồ Chí Minh City. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.