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Help Wayne restart a small grocery stall in Dundee after a storm that collapsed the roof

Wayne lost a cold-storage unit to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,350 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇬🇧 Scotland, United Kingdom3,996 views
Wayne Graham
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Dundee
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Dundee. In July, 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 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 $2,350 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $890 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $570 • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 • Working capital for the first month: $460 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

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  • Florence Lilian Salim🇺🇬Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Abdullah Ali Hussein🇪🇬Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Helped when no one else could

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!

    • Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Dundee

      • thinking of you, Wayne. This could happen to any of us!

        • hang in there, Wayne. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 15 people at work. Blessings.

          • Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. God bless.

            • Best of luck, Wayne. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 30 people at work. Take care.

              • Good luck, Wayne. Small businesses are the heart of Dundee. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 18 people at work. Take care.

                • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Dundee.

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