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Help Keith restart a fish stall in Birmingham after a fire in the building

Keith has run a fish stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $2,300 will put it back on its feet.

🇬🇧 B11 7ZG, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom1,899 views
Keith K. Cortez
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Birmingham
For three years I have run a fish stall in Birmingham. In August, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 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 $2,300 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,000 • Initial stock: the first catch: $310 • Shop repairs and licensing: $530 • Working capital for the first month: $460 With deep gratitude, Keith
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Keith

  1. Update from Birmingham: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 55% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $610 raised so far (27%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $487 raised so far (21%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Josefa T. Robles

    This could happen to any of us. Love from Birmingham.

    • Emiliano K. Guzmán

      I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Granada this morning. Thinking of Birmingham.

      • Perla S. MabiniPhoto verified

        I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Nashik but we're thinking of you. God bless

        • Monica Giovanna Donati

          You're not alone, Keith. I hope things turn around soon.

          • Giuseppe Alberto MarchettiID verified

            hang in there, Keith. This could happen to any of us.

            $1,683.50 raised of $2,300

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