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Start-up fund for Greyson: reopening a fish stall after a fire in the building

Greyson lost a freezer and scales to a fire in the building and needs $3,100 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Greyson S. Cole
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Glasgow
For nine years I have run a fish stall in Glasgow. In August, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,100 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,650 • Initial stock: the first catch: $580 • Shop repairs and licensing: $310 • Working capital for the first month: $560 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Greyson

Updates from Greyson

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: the first catch.

  2. Update from Glasgow: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($352 in total) I made the first payment toward replacing a freezer and scales. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “You got this. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Latina”

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    “Thought of Greyson all day after reading this. - Narayanganj”

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    “All the best. Thought of Greyson all day after reading this. - Geelong”

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  • Hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Glasgow.

    • I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Durham.

      • wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest!

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