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

A small grocery stall in Hồ Chí Minh City needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a fire in the building.

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Uyên Xuân Doan
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Hồ Chí Minh City
For nine years I have run a small grocery stall in Hồ Chí Minh City. 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $500 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $210 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $115 • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Working capital for the first month: $105 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Really cared about my situation

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Delivered on promises

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Uyên.

    • keep going, Uyên. Shared this with my family.

      • Stay strong. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!

        • Hang in there. Shared this with my family. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Nashik.

          • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Uyên?

            • Keep going, Uyên. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.

              • Wishing you peace, Uyên. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

                • Hang in there, Uyên. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

                  • wishing you the best, Uyên. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Raleigh.

                    • Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Manchester donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Manchester.

                      • Hope you make a strong comeback. Put this on a community board in Dehiwala this morning.

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