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EXPRESS FOOD MARKET RELIEF

My father needed one more year to pay off for this store and now it is severely damaged. On May 31st at 3pm, Express Food Market located in the Southside of Chicago was victim to ransacking and looting. Our business is minority run and always welcomed all people. This store was the sole source of income for my family and other employees who depend on a reliable job during this trying time. The damage of the store has caused great financial distress and devastation. With the destruction of this locally owned small business, we have lost a reliable source of income and ability to pay rent, bills, and keep our employees employed. The store was one of few that provided essential goods to underprivileged communities during Covid-19. Small businesses are very vulnerable and struggling to make ends meet. There is an estimated loss of 400k for the items in the store and stockroom, the lottery machine, and the money in the register. We rely on the generosity of people like you to help us rebuild and bring back essential goods and jobs to impoverished communities. We understand the current social climate and its importance in our country right now. We pray for peace and justice. Funds will be used to rebuild store, restore stolen items, and provide income for employees.(Disclaimer: Because the goal is required to even begin rebuilding the store, if the generous donations don't reach the minimum, donations will be allocated for owed employee salaries, and/or recovery of debt). I will withdraw the funds to my older sister, Talayi Ghasim, who handles my fathers finances (since he doesn’t speak English). We need to protect and support small businesses owned by people of color.  Venmo: @Asalh-Ghasim If you have any questions, you can text me at [phone redacted] Thank you.

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Organizer and beneficiary

Asalh S Ghasim
Organizer
Talayi Ghasim
Beneficiary

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