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Back to business - Luna's comeback in Birmingham

Luna has run a fish stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,650 will put it back on its feet.

🇬🇧 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom3,001 views
Luna H. Rodriguez
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Birmingham
For three years I have run a fish stall in Birmingham. In July, a fire in the building 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 5 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 $2,650 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,300 • Initial stock: the first catch: $750 • Shop repairs and licensing: $350 • Working capital for the first month: $250 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Luna
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Luna

  1. We're at 28% thanks to 27 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. Update from Birmingham: we've started the first stage. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $252 raised so far (10%). the plan for replacing a freezer and scales is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Greta Lundberg 🇸🇪 · $100

    “All the best. Thought of Luna all day after reading this.”

  • Nathan Sutton 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Anna Beck 🇩🇪 · $93
  • Naomi G. Willis 🇺🇸 · $79

    “Hope things get better. Gave what I could this week. - Boston”

  • Hong Ming Ma 🇨🇦 · $60
  • Sultana Taslima Dutta 🇧🇩 · $58
  • Joseph Samuel Manu 🇬🇭 · $57
  • Mariana J. Quiroga 🇲🇽 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Been where you're, it gets better. - Tlaquepaque”

  • Ngân Thảo Luong 🇻🇳 · $50
  • Rodel M. Tomas 🇵🇭 · $50
  • Kaleb Endale Hagos 🇪🇹 · $50

    “Thought of Luna all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”

  • Angel G. Day 🇬🇧 · $49.50
  • Agnès Solène Adam 🇨🇦 · $46.50
  • Galina Daria Morozov 🇺🇦 · $30
  • Fernanda C. Mendoza 🇨🇴 · $30
  • Carmen Zamfir 🇷🇴 · $30

    “Hope the October deadline works out. - Cluj-Napoca”

  • Noah T. Harris 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Natalia P. Lozano 🇺🇸 · $25

Reviews

2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Purvi A. Gala🇮🇳Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Tewodros Surafel Negash🇪🇹Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Satoshi Tatsuya Hayashi🇯🇵Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • An Kiên Vu🇻🇳Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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