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Back to business - Luana's comeback in Duque de Caxias

Luana has run a fish stall for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $1,150 will put it back on its feet.

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Luana Aline Castro
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Duque de Caxias
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Duque de Caxias. In June, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,150 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $800 • Initial stock: the first catch: $110 • Shop repairs and licensing: $155 • Working capital for the first month: $85 If you're reading this, thank you. - Luana
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Luana

  1. Quick update: $280 raised so far (24%). I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $239 raised so far (21%). the plan for initial stock: the first catch is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Harumi Ayaka Takagi 🇯🇵 · $100

    “Thought of Luana all day after reading this. - Osaka”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Luana all day after reading this.”

  • Dola Moumita Sultana 🇮🇳 · $64

    “Stay strong. Thought of Luana all day after reading this. - Pune”

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    “Thought of Luana all day after reading this. - Arusha”

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    “Hang in there. Thought of Luana all day after reading this. - Kadıköy”

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    “You got this. Thought of Luana all day after reading this. - Springfield”

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    “God bless. Hope the August deadline works out. - Augusta”

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    “Rooting for you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Multan”

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  • Francisco Henrique Leite

    looking forward to the next update. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

    • Tiffany E. Patel

      rooting for you, Luana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry!

      • Bakari Peter Kiptoo

        hope it all works out. This could happen to any of us. My husband and I read this together.

        • Noah G. CampbellPhoto verified

          Stay strong, Luana. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          $881 raised of $1,150

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