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Start-up fund for Eli: reopening a fish stall after a fire in the building
Eli has run a fish stall for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,700 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Arizona, United States271 views
For six years I have run a fish stall in Mesa. In July, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,700 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,050
• Initial stock: the first catch: $760
• Shop repairs and licensing: $500
• Working capital for the first month: $390
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Eli
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Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. All the best
Hope it all works out, Eli. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Mwanza.
Sending love. Shared this with my family. Love from Saket.