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Back to business - Elijah's comeback in San Diego
A fish stall in San Diego needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a storm that collapsed the roof.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States1,494 views
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in San Diego. In May, a storm that collapsed the roof took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $2,050 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $250
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,050
• Working capital for the first month: $750
With deep gratitude,
Elijah
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Thinking of you and your family, Elijah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of San Diego.
Thinking of you, Elijah. I hope things turn around soon.
sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. Greetings from León.
Praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.
Good luck, Elijah. Hope this works out for you.
Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of San Diego.
Thinking of you and your family, Elijah. Hope the shop reopens soon.