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Isabel needs a cold-storage unit to reopen a small grocery stall

Isabel lost a cold-storage unit to the demolition of the market and needs $3,100 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇪🇸 Valencia, Valencian Community, Spain2,532 views
Isabel K. García
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Valencia
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Valencia. In December, 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 Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,100 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,850 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $530 • Shop repairs and licensing: $240 • Working capital for the first month: $480 Thanks for reading all this. - Isabel

Updates from Isabel

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,035 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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Reviews

2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Miles L. Hill🇺🇸Verified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

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

  • Noor Huda Hussein🇫🇷Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Uyên Tâm Luong🇻🇳Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Yves Stéphane Leroux🇫🇷Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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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    Genuine person with a big heart

    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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  • Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

    • Sending love, Isabel. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

      • Sending strength, Isabel. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Valencia

        • You're not alone, Isabel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Nagpur this morning. All the best

          • small businesses are the heart of Valencia. Hope you're open again soon. Take care

            $3,455.50 raised of $3,100

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