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Murugan needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall
Murugan has run a fish stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $400 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇳 Saket, Delhi, India1,879 views
For three years I have run a fish stall in Saket. In March, 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 2 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Initial stock: the first catch: $60
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $230
• Working capital for the first month: $110
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Murugan
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“Every little bit. Thought of Murugan all day after reading this. - Addis Ababa”
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Hope it all works out, Murugan. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Take care.
how is Murugan doing now?
Rooting for you, Murugan. Hope you get there.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Coatzacoalcos.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Murugan.
It's all in the list in the story. initial stock: the first catch is the big one at $60, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Sending good thoughts. Small businesses are the heart of Saket. Hope you're open again soon. All the best
Praying for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Love from New Delhi!
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Saket!
Thank you. If you're in Saket I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
so sorry you're going through this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Saket.
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Saket.
Wishing you peace, Murugan. This could happen to any of us. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Saket
Best of luck, Murugan. Your post was clear and honest
Thanks for sharing this, Murugan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.
Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Richards Bay
Praying for you, Murugan. Small businesses are the heart of Saket. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Thinking of you, Murugan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Sending strength, Murugan. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Saket!