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Start-up fund for Hyun-ju: reopening a fish stall after a storm that collapsed the roof

Hyun-ju lost a freezer and scales to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,300 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

🇺🇸 California, United States2,334 views
Hyun-ju Yoon-ah Seo
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Los Angeles
For four years I have run a fish stall in Los Angeles. In August, 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 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 $3,300 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,850 • Initial stock: the first catch: $760 • Shop repairs and licensing: $300 • Working capital for the first month: $390 Thanks for being kind about this. - Hyun-ju
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Hyun-ju

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($319 in total) the plan for replacing a freezer and scales is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($937 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Los Angeles: I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Marcos G. Benítez

    take care, Hyun-ju. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

    • Ivy W. Santos

      Rooting for you, Hyun-ju. Hope you make a strong comeback. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

      • Clara Lena SommerID verified

        wishing you the best, Hyun-ju. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Kitakyushu this morning

        • Wafa Rania RashidQuestionPhoto verified

          How is Hyun-ju doing now?

          • Lilian Chebet Mutua

            Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours. God bless

            • Abdullah Kamal SarkisPhoto verified

              Hope it all works out, Hyun-ju. Hope the shop reopens soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless

              • Sofía C. Ramos

                So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted.

                • Chinedu Paul Oyelaran

                  So sorry you're going through this, Hyun-ju. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Manukau but we're thinking of you. God bless

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