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Back to business - Samantha's comeback in Warren
Samantha has run a fish stall for nine years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,900 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Warren, Michigan, United States2,026 views
For nine years I have run a fish stall in Warren. In March, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 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 $3,900 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,050
• Initial stock: the first catch: $730
• Shop repairs and licensing: $430
• Working capital for the first month: $690
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Samantha
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Thanks for sharing this, Samantha. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
small businesses are the heart of Warren. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Rooting for you, Samantha. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Thủ Đức.
Take care, Samantha. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Mthatha
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Stay strong, Samantha. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't give up!