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Start-up fund for Gabriella: reopening a fish stall after a storm that collapsed the roof
Gabriella lost a freezer and scales to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,050 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a fish stall in Buffalo. In December, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 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 $3,050 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,050
• Initial stock: the first catch: $560
• Shop repairs and licensing: $660
• Working capital for the first month: $780
With deep gratitude,
Gabriella
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Gabriella.
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Gulu so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Wishing you the best. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!
Praying for you, Gabriella. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless!
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Hubballi.