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Help Karim restart a small grocery stall in Austin after the demolition of the market

Karim has run a small grocery stall for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $1,800 will put it back on its feet.

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Karim Hamza Sabbagh
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Austin
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Austin. In October, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,800 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $970 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 • Working capital for the first month: $510 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Karim
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Ji-hye Eun-ji Lee

    Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Austin.

    • Yuni Nur Maulana

      Thinking of you and your family, Karim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

      • Bo-ra Ga-eun Oh

        Wishing you peace, Karim. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care!

        • Natalie Perez

          Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Petrópolis

          • Álvaro L. Sandoval

            Small businesses are the heart of Austin. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

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