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Start-up fund for Walter: reopening a small grocery stall after the demolition of the market

A small grocery stall in San Jose needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after the demolition of the market.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States2,917 views
Walter G. Porter
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San Jose
For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in San Jose. In August, the demolition of the market 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 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,400 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,750 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $340 • Working capital for the first month: $310 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Walter
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Walter

  1. Update from San Jose: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 36% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,191 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($579 in total) I made the first payment toward initial stock: fresh produce. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Aubree Holland 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Riverside”

  • Pankaj W. Verma 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Bin Tao Han 🇺🇸 · $5

    “Take care of yourselves. From Riverside with love.”

  • Michelle W. Harris 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Walter all day after reading this. - New York”

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    “Hope the October deadline works out. - Bonny”

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    “Wishing you the best. I'm in Wudil, thinking of you.”

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    “All the best! - Dublin”

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    “Hope things get better. - Aberdeen”

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    “Keep your head up. Hope you get the rest soon. - Zagazig”

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  • Laura T. Galindo

    Thanks for sharing this, Walter. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • Surachai Udomsak

      Best of luck, Walter. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Barranquilla.

      • Zenaida J. Rodriguez

        Wishing you the best, Walter. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Wudil donated after I showed her your page

        $3,090 raised of $3,400

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