Skip to content
HelpBLESS
MoneySmall business

Help Harold restart a fish stall in Chicago after a break-in

Harold has run a fish stall for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,700 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Chicago, Illinois, United States1,759 views
Harold Tran
Email verified
Chicago
For six years I have run a fish stall in Chicago. In August, a break-in took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $2,700 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,250 • Initial stock: the first catch: $630 • Working capital for the first month: $820 Thank you so much.

Updates from Harold

No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.

  • Cem Yiğit Karakaya 🇳🇱 · $250
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $250
  • Andreas Peters 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Daniel K. Cabrera 🇲🇽 · $100
  • Ricardo Maurício Gonçalves 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Beau A. Mills 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Eva K. Marquez 🇬🇧 · $77
  • Gopal P. Shetty 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $65
  • Adhiambo Mwanaisha Kiptoo 🇰🇪 · $65
  • Duangjai Nongnuch Buranasiri 🇹🇭 · $57

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Harold all day after reading this. - Bang Khen”

  • Nova J. Herrera 🇬🇧 · $56
  • Simone Patrícia Rocha 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Elisabeth Vanessa Brandt 🇩🇪 · $50
  • Trang Loan Ta 🇻🇳 · $50
  • Alexandre Sérgio Figueiredo 🇧🇷 · $50

    “Praying for you. Hope the November deadline works out. - Niterói”

  • Janet Anyango Shayo 🇰🇪 · $50

    “Sending love. Thought of Harold all day after reading this. - Nairobi”

  • Oanh Dung Vo 🇻🇳 · $32.50
  • Madhuri Kothari 🇮🇳 · $30
  • Luis P. Luna 🇺🇸 · $30

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.

  • Jie Nan Tian🇺🇸Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Hossain Sumon Majumder🇮🇳Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Rekha L. Rajput🇮🇳Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Reagan K. Maldonado🇺🇸Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Skylar G. Randolph🇬🇧Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Dennis J. Robertson🇺🇸Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

Questions & comments

Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.

Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.

  • Best of luck, Harold. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

    • Sending good thoughts, Harold. Shared this with my family.

      • Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Chicago.

        • Keep going, Harold. Small businesses are the heart of Chicago. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Bacoor donated after I showed her your page.

          • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Chicago.

            • Harold TranOwnerAnswer

              Thank you. If you're in Chicago I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

          • Small businesses are the heart of Chicago. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.

            • Stay strong, Harold. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Madrid but we're thinking of you. God bless

              • Stay strong, Harold. Your post was clear and honest.

                • thanks for sharing this, Harold. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

                  • Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Hamilton.

                    • Small businesses are the heart of Chicago. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

                      • keep going, Harold. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                        • Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

                          • So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Eldoret this morning. Greetings from Eldoret

                            $2,108.50 raised of $2,700

                            Give

                            More people who need help