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Start-up fund for Beau: reopening a fish stall after a long illness and repossession

Beau lost a freezer and scales to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,600 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Beau T. Long
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Colorado Springs
For six years I have run a fish stall in Colorado Springs. In May, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $2,600 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,750 • Working capital for the first month: $260 • Initial stock: the first catch: $590 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Beau

  1. Small update. $650 so far, I made the first payment toward initial stock: the first catch.

  2. Update from Colorado Springs: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 15% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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2.8(4 reviews)

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  • Kayode Obinna Onyeama🇳🇬Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Adrian G. Diaz🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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    Outstanding person

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Helped when no one else could

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Nisha T. TripathiQuestion

    can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Colorado Springs

    • Beau T. LongOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Colorado Springs I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.

  • Kavitha R. Naidu

    Praying for you. Hope you get there. Greetings from Mar del Plata

    • Fitri Ayu SuryaQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Beau

      • Vivian L. SalazarPhoto verified

        Hope you make a strong comeback. Thinking of Colorado Springs.

        • Zainab Fatima Abbasi

          Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Colorado Springs.

          • Kinsley B. Oliver

            good luck, Beau. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Colorado Springs.

            • Gabriel Antônio Cunha

              Sending love, Beau. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Barcelona but we're thinking of you

              • Nolan B. Franklin

                Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Colorado Springs.

                $1,298.50 raised of $2,600

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