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Help Renata restart a fish stall in Arlington after a long illness and repossession
Renata has run a fish stall for fifteen years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,300 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas, United States3,904 views
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Arlington. In May, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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: $900
• Initial stock: the first catch: $690
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $450
I hope life is good to you.
Updates from Renata
Small update. $627 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hang in there, Renata. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!