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Start-up fund for Luca: reopening a fish stall after a long illness and repossession

Luca has run a fish stall for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $3,900 will put it back on its feet.

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Luca Chambers
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Spokane
For three years I have run a fish stall in Spokane. In March, a long illness and repossession took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $3,900 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,800 • Working capital for the first month: $740 • Shop repairs and licensing: $360 Every share and every dollar helps.

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Spokane!

    • Take care. Shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.

      • Good luck, Luca. Hope the shop reopens soon. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out

        • Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope July is when things finally get easier

          • Best of luck, Luca. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Luca

              • Luca ChambersOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedID verified

                It's all in the list in the story. replacing a freezer and scales is the big one at $2,800, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.

            • Wishing you peace, Luca. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

              • hang in there, Luca. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

                • Stay strong, Luca. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

                  • Robel Leul GebrePhoto verified

                    Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

                    • So sorry you're going through this, Luca. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Badagry donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

                      • Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Aberdeen.

                        • hope things get better soon. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Melbourne

                          • rooting for you. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up. Thinking of Spokane

                            • Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Gwangju.

                              • Small businesses are the heart of Spokane. Hope you're open again soon

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