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Start-up fund for Julián: reopening a fish stall after a break-in
Julián lost a freezer and scales to a break-in and needs $1,100 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.
🇲🇽 Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, Mexico2,167 views
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Iztapalapa. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,100 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $870
• Shop repairs and licensing: $125
• Working capital for the first month: $105
Glad we found this place.
- Julián
Updates from Julián
Small update. $371 so far, the plan for replacing a freezer and scales is now scheduled.
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Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Newcastle so I could bring a meal. God bless.
Best of luck, Julián. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Petrópolis.
Keep going, Julián. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Sending love, Julián. Small businesses are the heart of Iztapalapa. Hope you're open again soon. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Julián. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Mansoura so I could bring a meal.
Hope it all works out, Julián. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Corpus Christi.
Take care. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out