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Start-up fund for Dina: reopening a fish stall after the demolition of the market

A fish stall in Los Angeles needs help replacing a freezer and scales after the demolition of the market.

🇺🇸 90022, Los Angeles, California, United States1,351 views
Dina Noor Soliman
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Los Angeles
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Los Angeles. In June, the demolition of the market 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 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $3,450 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,150 • Initial stock: the first catch: $730 • Shop repairs and licensing: $210 • Working capital for the first month: $360 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Juan E. RodriguezID verifiedPhoto verified

    It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Los Angeles.

    • Mehwish Rukhsar Iqbal

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 13 people at work. God bless.

      • Hiền Nga Vu

        Sending good thoughts, Dina. Hope the shop reopens soon. Put this on a community board in Epe this morning. God bless.

        • Miles G. Hughes

          Rooting for you, Dina. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Los Angeles.

          • Maurício Sebastião Guimarães

            Hang in there, Dina. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

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