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Start-up fund for Elena: reopening a small grocery stall after floodwater
A small grocery stall in Toronto needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after floodwater.
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For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Toronto. In January, floodwater took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 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 $3,200 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,750
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $630
Thank you so much.
- Elena
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sending strength. Shared this with my family. All the best.
Rooting for you, Elena. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Toronto
Wishing you the best, Elena. 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. God bless
This could happen to any of us. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Nashik
Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Rohini.
Sending love, Elena. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.
Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Breda.
Best of luck, Elena. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
hope things get better soon, Elena. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.
Wishing you peace, Elena. Small businesses are the heart of Toronto. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Bogra.
Good luck, Elena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 11 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Toronto. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Take care. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Elena. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Sending strength, Elena. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. I hope May is when things finally get easier.
Hope things get better soon, Elena. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Casablanca.
Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Detroit.
you're not alone, Elena. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
thinking of you and your family, Elena. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
Praying for you, Elena. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Small businesses are the heart of Toronto. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings
best of luck. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Elena. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Guadalupe.