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Irini needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

Irini lost a freezer and scales to the demolition of the market and needs $1,400 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Irini Papanikolaou

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Athens

For nine years I have run a fish stall in Athens. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $1,400 goes: • Initial stock: the first catch: $360 • Shop repairs and licensing: $340 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $700 Thanks for reading all this.

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Updates from Irini

Update from Athens: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 8% funded and I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.
Quick update: $60 raised so far (4%). the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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