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Help Grace restart a small grocery stall in Bakersfield after the demolition of the market

Grace has run a small grocery stall for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $4,150 will put it back on its feet.

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Grace H. Curtis
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Bakersfield
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Bakersfield. In August, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $4,150 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,500 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $280 • Shop repairs and licensing: $630 • Working capital for the first month: $740 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Beatriz Márcia Marques

    Good luck, Grace. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Obuasi so I could bring a meal.

    • Ruan H. Jones

      Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Jaipur.

      • Hyun-jun Do-hyun Hong

        sending love, Grace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

        • Viviane Sandra Gonçalves

          Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

          • Kamil SzczepańskiPhoto verified

            Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Gwagwalada.

            • Divya A. Nambiar

              Sending love, Grace. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Bakersfield.

              • Rowan L. CarrID verified

                Hang in there, Grace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

                • Denise Chapman

                  hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!

                  • Michael Tunde Raji

                    Rooting for you, Grace. Hope you get there. Blessings

                    • Emilio M. RodríguezID verified

                      Best of luck, Grace. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Howrah.

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