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Back to business - Vincenzo's comeback in Venice

Vincenzo lost a freezer and scales to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,450 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Vincenzo Ruggiero
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Venice
For six years I have run a fish stall in Venice. In August, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,450 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $460 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,780 With deep gratitude, Vincenzo
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  • Pranjal P. ShindeQuestion

    Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Venice

    • Vincenzo RuggieroOwnerAnswer

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about working capital for the first month, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.

  • Ángel K. Romero

    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Venice.

    • Irma Yuni Prasetyo

      sending good thoughts, Vincenzo. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Sacramento

      • Naliaka Akoth Kariuki

        stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Casablanca.

        • Zoey D. Hayes

          Best of luck, Vincenzo. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

          • Isabelle P. CallowayAddress verified

            Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

            • Rodrigo H. González

              Sending love, Vincenzo. Hope you get there.

              • Shreya K. Deshpande

                so sorry you're going through this, Vincenzo. Shared this with my family. All the best.

                • Benjamin L. LunaID verified

                  Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

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