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Help Stefan restart a small grocery stall in Berlin after a storm that collapsed the roof
Stefan lost a cold-storage unit to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,750 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in Berlin. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 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 $2,750 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,350
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $540
• Shop repairs and licensing: $480
• Working capital for the first month: $380
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Stefan
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“All the best. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Newcastle upon Tyne”
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Praying for you, Stefan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Berlin.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Stefan!
It's all in the list in the story. replacing a cold-storage unit is the big one at $1,350, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.
You're not alone, Stefan. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
Thanks for sharing this, Stefan. 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.
Wishing you peace, Stefan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
Best of luck, Stefan. I hope things turn around soon.