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Help Matthew restart a fish stall in San Diego after a fire in the building
A fish stall in San Diego needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a fire in the building.
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For twelve years I have run a fish stall in San Diego. In January, 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 Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $3,500 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,250
• Initial stock: the first catch: $290
• Shop repairs and licensing: $520
• Working capital for the first month: $440
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Matthew
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“Shared with friends too. - Grand Rapids”
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“Happy to help. Shared with friends too. - Ribeirão Preto”
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Thinking of you, Matthew. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Matthew.
Replacing a freezer and scales is $2,250 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.
Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Erie.
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.