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Start-up fund for Parker: reopening a small grocery stall after a long illness and repossession
Parker has run a small grocery stall for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,650 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Toronto. In March, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $1,650 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $290
• Working capital for the first month: $390
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $970
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Parker
Updates from Parker
Quick update: $583 raised so far (35%). the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Small update. $308 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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Sending strength. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
wishing you peace, Parker. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best
how is Parker doing now?
Hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Narayanganj
Good luck, Parker. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours
Praying for you. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
You're not alone, Parker. Your post was clear and honest. After 10 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Mombasa.