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Help Phương restart a small grocery stall in Hanoi after a fire in the building
A small grocery stall in Hanoi needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a fire in the building.
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For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Hanoi. In May, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $280
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $70
• Shop repairs and licensing: $85
• Working capital for the first month: $65
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Phương
Updates from Phương
Update from Hanoi: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 91% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($415 in total) the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
We're at 42% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled. More news soon. - Phương
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wishing you the best, Phương. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!
Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Hanoi.
take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Nnewi.