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Alexander needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

Alexander has run a fish stall for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $3,400 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 32302, Tallahassee, Florida, United States1,651 views
Alexander Stanley
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Tallahassee
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Tallahassee. In August, a break-in took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,400 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,350 • Initial stock: the first catch: $540 • Shop repairs and licensing: $750 • Working capital for the first month: $760 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

Updates from Alexander

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,635 in total) the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 29% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: the first catch.

  3. Small update. $755 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

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  • Nargis Mousumi MollaPhoto verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Alexander. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

    • Hope it all works out. Hope the shop reopens soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

      • So sorry you're going through this, Alexander. This could happen to any of us.

        • Thanks for sharing this, Alexander. Hope you get there. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 31 people at work.

            • thinking of you and your family. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care.

              • so sorry you're going through this. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                • Hang in there, Alexander. Hope the shop reopens soon. Wish I lived closer to San Jose so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

                  • take care, Alexander. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up

                    • Nevaeh AlvarezPhoto verified

                      Wishing you the best, Alexander. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.

                      • Praying for you, Alexander. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

                        • rooting for you, Alexander. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

                          • stay strong, Alexander. Small businesses are the heart of Tallahassee. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.

                            • Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care

                              • Hope things get better soon, Alexander. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Hyderabad so I could bring a meal. Greetings from San Francisco.

                                • So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

                                  • wishing you peace, Alexander. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

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