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Back to business - Rafael's comeback in San Diego
Rafael has run a fish stall for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $4,800 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a fish stall in San Diego. In September, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $4,800 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $3,200
• Initial stock: the first catch: $480
• Shop repairs and licensing: $600
• Working capital for the first month: $520
If you're reading this, thank you.
Updates from Rafael
Good news. Because of your gifts ($452 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from San Diego: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hang in there, Rafael. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
You're not alone. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care
Praying for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Rafael. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.
Looking forward to the next update. After 18 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Hialeah.
good luck, Rafael. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings!
Hope it all works out, Rafael. This could happen to any of us. God bless.