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Help Thomas restart a fish stall in Laredo after the demolition of the market
Thomas has run a fish stall for six years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $3,900 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Laredo, Texas, United States1,959 views
For six years I have run a fish stall in Laredo. In April, the demolition of the market took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, 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 $3,900 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,200
• Initial stock: the first catch: $850
• Shop repairs and licensing: $330
• Working capital for the first month: $520
Thank you so much.
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Wishing you peace. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best.