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Start-up fund for Doris: reopening a small grocery stall after a fire in the building
Doris has run a small grocery stall for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $4,850 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States6,125 views
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Los Angeles. In April, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $4,850 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $3,000
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $600
• Shop repairs and licensing: $710
• Working capital for the first month: $540
Thank you so much.
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So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Los Angeles.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Doris.
Best of luck, Doris. Shared it with a few friends. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Keep going, Doris. Hope you get there. God bless.
take care, Doris. Hope you get there. Take care.
you're not alone, Doris. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Winston-Salem.
hope things get better soon, Doris. Your post was clear and honest. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Geelong