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Help Ximena restart a small grocery stall in Charlotte after a fire in the building
Ximena lost a cold-storage unit to a fire in the building and needs $2,550 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
🇺🇸 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States2,045 views
For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Charlotte. In August, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,550 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $730
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $570
Thank you so much.
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Hang in there, Ximena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Gazipur.
Best of luck, Ximena. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon, Ximena. Small businesses are the heart of Charlotte. Hope you're open again soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care
Hope it all works out, Ximena. Shared this with my family.
stay strong. Hope you get there. Don't give up