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Start-up fund for Luna: reopening a fish stall after floodwater
Luna has run a fish stall for twelve years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $3,000 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a fish stall in Los Angeles. In December, floodwater 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $3,000 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,950
• Shop repairs and licensing: $500
• Initial stock: the first catch: $550
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Luna
Updates from Luna
50% there. I made the first payment toward initial stock: the first catch. Thank you.
Small update. $550 so far, I made the first payment toward initial stock: the first catch.
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hang in there. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless.
You're not alone, Luna. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up.
Take care. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care
small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. We're a small family in Lviv but we're thinking of you. Love from Lviv
Hope things get better soon, Luna. Hope you get there. Greetings from Sheffield.
Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Pokhara.