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Start-up fund for Enzo: reopening a fish stall after a break-in

Enzo has run a fish stall for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.

🇧🇷 Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil2,516 views
Enzo Caio Prado
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Petrópolis
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Petrópolis. In September, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $500 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $185 • Working capital for the first month: $145 • Initial stock: the first catch: $170 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Enzo

Updates from Enzo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 32% now ($160). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 68% now ($341). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled.

  3. Small update. $428 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  • Cristiane Machado 🇧🇷 · $100

    “Thought of Enzo all day after reading this. - Juiz de Fora”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10
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  • Babatunde Kingsley Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $25

    “Thought of Enzo all day after reading this. - Warri”

  • Sharmila Ishrat Mukherjee 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Silas S. Hunt 🇺🇸 · $57

    “From my family to yours - Pittsburgh”

  • Sakshi L. Zaveri 🇮🇳 · $20

    “Wishing you the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Kanpur”

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  • Rey S. Ramos 🇵🇭 · $25

    “From my family to yours. My colleague told me about this one. - Taguig”

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    “Wishing you the best. Only $73 but hope it helps. - Brooklyn”

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  • You're not alone, Enzo. Small businesses are the heart of Petrópolis. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 4 people at work. Love from Istanbul

    • is there anything that isn't money that would help Enzo?

      • Enzo Caio PradoOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about shop repairs and licensing, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Thanks for sharing this. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

      • Take care, Enzo. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

        • Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Petrópolis. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.

          • Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Oakland but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Oakland.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Enzo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Kyiv

              • Keep going, Enzo. Shared it with a few friends. I hope December is when things finally get easier

                • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Gothenburg

                  • Small businesses are the heart of Petrópolis. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Comilla but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Petrópolis.

                    • Jasmine E. OcampoPhoto verified

                      Wishing you the best, Enzo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

                      • Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Surabaya this morning. All the best

                        • sending strength. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Petrópolis.

                          • Fadi Ali TannousAddress verifiedID verified

                            Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 34 people at work.

                            • best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Petrópolis.

                              • stay strong, Enzo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Kharkiv

                                • Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                                  • Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 11 people at work. Love from Pokhara.

                                    • Joshua ColeID verifiedPhoto verified

                                      wishing you peace, Enzo. I hope things turn around soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                                      • Keep going, Enzo. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless

                                        • Wishing you the best. Small businesses are the heart of Petrópolis. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Petrópolis.

                                          • It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Awka but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                                            • Keep going, Enzo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                                              • Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

                                                • Wishing you peace, Enzo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you.

                                                  • Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Zapopan.

                                                    • I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Petrópolis

                                                      • take care. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Fort Worth but we're thinking of you. Take care.

                                                        • Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.

                                                          • You're not alone, Enzo. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Petrópolis.

                                                            • Best of luck, Enzo. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Riyadh this morning. God bless.

                                                              • Jackson F. DunnPhoto verified

                                                                Rooting for you, Enzo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Campinas!

                                                                • Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Fresno donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

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