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

Erik lost a freezer and scales to a break-in and needs $2,600 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Erik Larsson
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Stockholm
For six years I have run a fish stall in Stockholm. In April, 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 8 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 $2,600 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $870 • Initial stock: the first catch: $730 • Shop repairs and licensing: $550 • Working capital for the first month: $450 I hope life is good to you. - Erik

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    “Thought of Erik all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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  • Carolina Luana Ramos🇧🇷Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Made a real difference

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Really cared about my situation

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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  • Praying for you, Erik. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Erik?

      • Keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update

        • Thinking of you and your family, Erik. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

          • Ömer AvcıQuestion

            How is Erik doing now?

            • Pedro A. SantosAddress verified

              Thanks for sharing this, Erik. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Bacoor.

              • Take care. Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Aberdeen.

                • Praying for you, Erik. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                  • Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Stockholm

                    • Saeed Waleed SiddiquiPhoto verified

                      Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 21 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

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