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Start-up fund for Daniel: reopening a fish stall after a break-in
Daniel has run a fish stall for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $4,150 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Los Angeles. In August, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $4,150 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,300
• Initial stock: the first catch: $850
• Shop repairs and licensing: $430
• Working capital for the first month: $570
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Daniel
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Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Best of luck, Daniel. This could happen to any of us!
Sending good thoughts, Daniel. Hope you make a strong comeback. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless
Hope it all works out, Daniel. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry
rooting for you, Daniel. Hope the shop reopens soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
Good luck, Daniel. Hope you get there. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Take care!
Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust
Hope things get better soon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together. Blessings
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Mississauga so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Munich.