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Start-up fund for Putri: reopening a small grocery stall after a fire in the building

Putri lost a cold-storage unit to a fire in the building and needs $450 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

🇮🇩 Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia270 views
Putri Indah Lubis
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Surabaya
For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Surabaya. In July, a fire in the building 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 5 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 $450 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $180 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $90 • Shop repairs and licensing: $80 • Working capital for the first month: $100 I hope life is good to you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Keith F. Spencer 🇺🇸 · $34

    “From my family to yours. Hope the November deadline works out. - Greensboro”

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  • Antônia Giovana AlbuquerqueID verified

    Good luck, Putri. Small businesses are the heart of Surabaya. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

    • Marwan Mazen Cherif

      Praying for you, Putri. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 26 people at work. All the best.

      • Fajar Bambang Siahaan

        best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

        • Mukasa Njoroge Kimani

          hang in there, Putri. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Birmingham donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Surabaya

          • Gaurav E. Luthra

            Thinking of you and your family, Putri. Hope you get there.

            $34 raised of $450

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