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Start-up fund for Trang: reopening a small grocery stall after a storm that collapsed the roof
Trang lost a cold-storage unit to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $400 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For six years I have run a small grocery stall in Thủ Đức. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $70
• Shop repairs and licensing: $35
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $295
Glad we found this place.
- Trang
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Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Dundee
Take care, Trang. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Sacramento.
hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Ubud.
Hope it all works out, Trang. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Thủ Đức.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Stay strong, Trang. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Rooting for you, Trang. Small businesses are the heart of Thủ Đức. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
wishing you the best, Trang. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings!
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from São Paulo.