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Start-up fund for Aurora: reopening a small grocery stall after a long illness and repossession
Aurora has run a small grocery stall for four years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $4,550 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Rochester, New York, United States1,770 views
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Rochester. In January, a long illness and repossession 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 10 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 $4,550 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $3,200
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $410
• Shop repairs and licensing: $400
• Working capital for the first month: $540
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 23 people at work. All the best.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aurora
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a cold-storage unit comes first ($3,200) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.
Hope things get better soon, Aurora. Small businesses are the heart of Rochester. Hope you're open again soon. It's not much but it's yours.
Wishing you peace, Aurora. Hope you get there. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Hope it all works out, Aurora. Small businesses are the heart of Rochester. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Rochester.
Small businesses are the heart of Rochester. Hope you're open again soon.
Sending love, Aurora. This could happen to any of us. Take care