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Back to business - Brooks's comeback in Saskatoon

A fish stall in Saskatoon needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a long illness and repossession.

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Brooks A. Li
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Saskatoon
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Saskatoon. In April, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,700 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,400 • Initial stock: the first catch: $390 • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 • Working capital for the first month: $480 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Brooks

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 66% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 44% thanks to 35 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Update from Saskatoon: the plan for replacing a freezer and scales is now scheduled. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Brooks all day after reading this. - Santos”

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    “All the best. Only $46 but hope it helps. - Durgapur”

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  • Dung Dung Duong

    Thinking of you, Brooks. Looking forward to the next update. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!

    • Willow Walker

      Wishing you peace, Brooks. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Saskatoon.

      • Sachin S. Jat

        Small businesses are the heart of Saskatoon. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

        • Julieta P. Álvarez

          Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

          • Mehwish Iqra Syed

            Sending strength, Brooks. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

            • Citra Rani Firmansyah

              You're not alone, Brooks. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care!

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