Back to business - María's comeback in San Diego

For six years I have run a fish stall in San Diego. In May, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,300 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,400 • Initial stock: the first catch: $770 • Shop repairs and licensing: $590 • Working capital for the first month: $540 Thank you for reading my story.