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A fish stall in Aberdeen needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a break-in.

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Katherine H. Byrd
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Aberdeen
For four years I have run a fish stall in Aberdeen. In February, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $1,850 goes: • Initial stock: the first catch: $700 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $650 • Working capital for the first month: $500 Glad we found this place.

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    Made a real difference

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Trustworthy helper

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Hope things get better soon, Katherine. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 29 people at work. Love from Dortmund.

    • Thinking of you. Hope the shop reopens soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Aberdeen.

      • Stay strong, Katherine. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Mumbai.

        • Hope it all works out, Katherine. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Gatineau.

          • Stay strong, Katherine. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.

            • Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Pasig

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