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Back to business - Santiago's comeback in Newcastle upon Tyne
Santiago lost a freezer and scales to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,150 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a fish stall in Newcastle upon Tyne. In September, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,150 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,850
• Working capital for the first month: $440
• Initial stock: the first catch: $860
Thank you so much.
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Hope things get better soon. Shared it with a few friends. I hope December is when things finally get easier. All the best
Good luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Glasgow donated after I showed her your page. Love from Glasgow.
Stay strong, Santiago. Hope the shop reopens soon. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne
Good luck. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Swansea.
Keep going, Santiago. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Yokohama but we're thinking of you.
wishing you the best, Santiago. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Saint Petersburg
Thinking of you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless!
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Bangkok donated after I showed her your page.
hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Keep going, Santiago. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Santiago. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Mombasa.