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Sebastián needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

Sebastián has run a fish stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,500 will put it back on its feet.

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Sebastián B. Rivera
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Barcelona
For three years I have run a fish stall in Barcelona. In May, 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $1,500 goes: • Initial stock: the first catch: $280 • Working capital for the first month: $390 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $830 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this. - Gazipur”

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    “Hope things get better. Saw your post and had to give. - Savar”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Sebastián all day after reading this. - New Delhi”

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  • Thinking of you, Sebastián. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Niterói.

    • Quinn LoweQuestion

      is initial stock: the first catch the biggest cost or is there more coming?

      • Rooting for you, Sebastián. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.

        • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Los Angeles

          • Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Detroit

            • Merel Mila VermeulenAddress verified

              Sending love, Sebastián. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.

              • Rooting for you, Sebastián. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best

                • praying for you, Sebastián. Shared this with my family.

                  • Priya D. KapoorPhoto verified

                    it takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Padua

                    • Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up. God bless.

                      • praying for you, Sebastián. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Dublin.

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