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Help John restart a small grocery stall in Fort Worth after a fire in the building

A small grocery stall in Fort Worth needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a fire in the building.

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John Murray
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Fort Worth
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Fort Worth. In April, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 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 $3,250 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,200 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $780 • Shop repairs and licensing: $570 • Working capital for the first month: $700 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - John
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from John

  1. Quick update: $1,045 raised so far (32%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 14% there. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Thank you.

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    “Hope it all works out. Gave what I could this week. - Peoria”

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    “All the best. I'm in Makati, thinking of you.”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of John all day after reading this.”

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    “Blessings. My sister told me about this one. - Warsaw”

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    “You got this. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Jakarta”

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    “Wish I could do more. I'm in Sukkur, thinking of you.”

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    “Thought of John all day after reading this. - London”

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  • Emmanuel R. Manalo

    best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings

    • Salma Zahra Zerrouki

      Rooting for you, John. 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.

      • Benjamin F. Perry

        Take care, John. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in Joliet this morning. All the best.

        • Kevin P. Tshabalala

          Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Machakos.

          • Geneviève Josiane GiraudID verified

            you're not alone, John. Shared this with my family.

            • Teresa W. Mendoza

              reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Alcalá de Henares.

              $1,719.50 raised of $3,250

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