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Samantha needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

A fish stall in Peoria needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a fire in the building.

🇺🇸 Illinois, United States2,673 views
Samantha A. Vasquez
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Peoria
For six years I have run a fish stall in Peoria. In August, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,450 goes: • Initial stock: the first catch: $890 • Working capital for the first month: $380 • Shop repairs and licensing: $180 With deep gratitude, Samantha
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Samantha

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 57% funded and we've started the first stage. - Samantha

  2. Update from Peoria: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 28% thanks to 14 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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    “Blessings. My father told me about this one. - Oakland”

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Samantha all day after reading this. - San Antonio”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Samantha all day after reading this. - Porto Alegre”

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    “God bless. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Sylhet”

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  • Andrés B. Santos

    Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Peoria.

    • Hamisi Rashidi Kiptoo

      Hope you get there. Sent it to 23 people at work. Take care.

      • Frank Hansen

        Thanks for sharing this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 24 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Sukkur

        • Sipho M. Venter

          Stay strong, Samantha. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Pune

          • Adel Kamal BelkacemPhoto verified

            Thinking of you and your family. Hope you make a strong comeback. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

            $1,738.50 raised of $1,450

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