Start-up fund for Metin: reopening a fish stall after a long illness and repossession
A fish stall in Çankaya needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a long illness and repossession.
Updates from Metin
Wanted to say thank you properly. 58% funded and I made the first payment toward initial stock: the first catch.
- Greyson G. Maldonado 🇺🇸 · $50
- George Isaac Gyasi 🇬🇭 · $50
“Take care of yourselves. Hope the April deadline works out. - Tema”
- Carol P. Nelson 🇺🇸 · $50
- Taylor M. Gardner 🇺🇸 · $47
- Natalia A. Aguilar 🇲🇽 · $44
“Be well. Thought of Metin all day after reading this. - San Nicolás de los Garza”
- Travis G. Stokes 🇺🇸 · $38.50
- Vanessa S. Gonzales 🇵🇭 · $31
“Hope it all works out. Thought of Metin all day after reading this. - Makati”
- Chamari Thilini Tennakoon 🇱🇰 · $30
“Thought of Metin all day after reading this. - Galle”
- Lourdes S. Pangilinan 🇵🇭 · $30
“All the best. Saw your post and had to give. - Bacolod”
- Erlangga Eko Utomo 🇮🇩 · $30
“Hope things get better. Thought of Metin all day after reading this.”
- Aaliyah B. Facey 🇯🇲 · $30
- Natalia C. Ford 🇬🇧 · $25
- Hiba Basma Khoury 🇪🇬 · $25
- Dương Phan 🇻🇳 · $25
- Ines Sawsan Hegazy 🇺🇸 · $24
- Cláudia Mariana Miranda 🇧🇷 · $20
“Every little bit. Hope the April deadline works out. - Juiz de Fora”
- Caroline S. Jordan 🇺🇸 · $20
- Hazel P. Prescott 🇬🇧 · $17
- Eren Mert Özdemir 🇹🇷 · $15
- Wyatt G. Edwards 🇺🇸 · $15
Reviews
3.0(8 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Exactly what I needed
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
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- Restored my faith in humanity
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Genuine person with a big heart
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Helped when no one else could
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
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Wishing you the best, Metin. Hope the shop reopens soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.
best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Çankaya
Sending love, Metin. Small businesses are the heart of Çankaya. Hope you're open again soon.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Metin.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. shop repairs and licensing is the biggest at $170. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending good thoughts. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Magelang.
praying for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Çankaya
Thanks for sharing this, Metin. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
any update on how things are going in Çankaya?
Praying for you. Hope you get there. Thinking of Çankaya
Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of Çankaya. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Porto Alegre
You're not alone, Metin. Looking forward to the next update.
Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Çankaya. Hope you're open again soon.
stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Çankaya.
hope this works out for you. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
praying for you, Metin. This could happen to any of us. After 30 years in hospitality I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 28 people at work. Love from Nottingham.
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Badagry but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Çankaya
hope you make a strong comeback. Blessings