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

Kannan lost a cold-storage unit to the demolition of the market and needs $450 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇮🇳 Pune, Maharashtra, India1,771 views
Kannan N. Rajan
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Pune
For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Pune. In August, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $185 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $95 • Shop repairs and licensing: $85 • Working capital for the first month: $85 If you're reading this, thank you. - Kannan
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Kannan

  1. 78% there. the plan for initial stock: fresh produce is now scheduled. Thank you.

  2. We're at 55% thanks to 5 of you. the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    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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  • Alka F. Garg

    Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Pune

    • Yana Anastasia Vinogradov

      sending love, Kannan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

      • Luca Brady

        Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Pune.

        • Leonardo M. Medina

          Thinking of you, Kannan. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Sydney

          • Ji-ho Ji-ho Na

            Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Pune.

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