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Start-up fund for Pari: reopening a small grocery stall after a long illness and repossession
Pari has run a small grocery stall for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India1,191 views
For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in Nagpur. In November, 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 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $500 goes:
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $80
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $160
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Pari
We're at 45% thanks to 6 of you. I made the first payment toward initial stock: fresh produce. More news soon.
Small update. $156 so far, the plan for initial stock: fresh produce is now scheduled.
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“God bless. Thought of Pari all day after reading this.”
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You're not alone, Pari. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Malang
Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Semarang!
so sorry you're going through this, Pari. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Nagpur
Hope things get better soon, Pari. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
sending good thoughts, Pari. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Aberdeen so I could bring a meal.
Praying for you, Pari. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 26 people at work. Love from Lille.