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Help James restart a fish stall in St. Petersburg after a storm that collapsed the roof

A fish stall in St. Petersburg needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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James Chambers
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St. Petersburg
For six years I have run a fish stall in St. Petersburg. In August, 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 Friday, 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 $4,750 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $3,400 • Initial stock: the first catch: $460 • Shop repairs and licensing: $250 • Working capital for the first month: $640 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from James

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 56% funded and I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Update from St. Petersburg: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 38% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($589 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 10 people at work.

    • Wishing you the best, James. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings

      • Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

        • Rooting for you, James. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up. All the best.

          • Thinking of you, James. I hope things turn around soon. God bless

            • Sending love. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Charlotte this morning. Love from Charlotte.

              • Sending strength, James. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                • Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. God bless

                  • hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care

                    • so sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of St. Petersburg. Hope you're open again soon. Take care

                      • Stay strong, James. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Jerusalem donated after I showed her your page.

                        • Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Love from The Hague

                          • Keep going, James. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.

                            • Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

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                                Best of luck, James. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. All the best

                                • Hope things get better soon, James. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Nîmes

                                  • Good luck. Hope you get there. Greetings from Gulu.

                                    • Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

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