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Enrique needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

Enrique has run a fish stall for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,750 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Texas, United States3,483 views
Enrique H. Guzmán
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Laredo
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Laredo. In June, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 1 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 $3,750 goes: • Initial stock: the first catch: $690 • Working capital for the first month: $380 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,680 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Alberto N. Macías

    Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Ottawa.

    • Divya B. Mittal

      sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Take care

      • Lertchai Tangsiri

        sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

        • Hassan Yousafzai

          Sending good thoughts, Enrique. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Makati so I could bring a meal.

          • Isaiah F. WalshPhoto verified

            Best of luck, Enrique. Hope you get there. Take care.

            • Camille Louise Roussel

              Wishing you the best, Enrique. Small businesses are the heart of Laredo. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Laredo

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