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Start-up fund for Kagiso: reopening a small grocery stall after the demolition of the market

Kagiso lost a cold-storage unit to the demolition of the market and needs $1,250 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

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Kagiso Steyn
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For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in George. In June, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $1,250 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $780 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $190 • Shop repairs and licensing: $85 • Working capital for the first month: $195 Thanks for reading all this.
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  • Mohammad Alamin Banerjee

    Sending love, Kagiso. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Seoul

    • Naveed Haris Butt

      Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope September is when things finally get easier. All the best

      • Denis Andrei Rudenko

        Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. God bless

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