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Start-up fund for Wei: reopening a small grocery stall after a fire in the building
Wei lost a cold-storage unit to a fire in the building and needs $3,600 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in San Diego. In June, 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 Friday, 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,600 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,700
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $680
• Shop repairs and licensing: $590
• Working capital for the first month: $630
Every share and every dollar helps.
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thinking of you and your family, Wei. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out
Good luck, Wei. 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. All the best.
Take care, Wei. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.
Sending love. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Mumbai!
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
hope things get better soon, Wei. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.