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Start-up fund for Craig: reopening a fish stall after a break-in
Craig lost a freezer and scales to a break-in and needs $4,100 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Birmingham. In February, a break-in took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $4,100 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,650
• Initial stock: the first catch: $380
• Shop repairs and licensing: $520
• Working capital for the first month: $550
I hope life is good to you.
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Hope the shop reopens soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Love from Nairobi
Best of luck, Craig. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Jakarta Selatan so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Haifa.
Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of Birmingham. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Nashville.