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Start-up fund for Michelle: reopening a fish stall after a fire in the building

A fish stall in San Jose needs help replacing a freezer and scales after a fire in the building.

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Michelle Salvador
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San Jose
For twelve years I have run a fish stall in San Jose. In November, a fire in the building took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $2,900 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,850 • Working capital for the first month: $560 • Shop repairs and licensing: $490 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Michelle

  1. Thank you all. We're at 47% now ($1,356). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.

  2. Update from San Jose: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. We're at 11% thanks to 8 of you. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. More news soon.

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    “Hope this helps. Hope the March deadline works out. - Los Angeles”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Michelle all day after reading this.”

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  • Emeka Jide YakubuPhoto verified

    Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Coimbatore this morning. Take care.

    • Luís Roberto RodriguesQuestion

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

      • Michelle SalvadorOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        It's all in the list in the story. replacing a freezer and scales is the big one at $1,850, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Happy to explain more.

    • Élodie Lefebvre

      hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Blessings

      • Dennis J. Ruiz

        Sending strength, Michelle. This could happen to any of us. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Thinking of San Jose

        • Sipho F E. KhumaloQuestion

          how is Michelle doing now?

          • Dorcas Atieno Ngowi

            Thinking of you and your family, Michelle. I hope things turn around soon

            • Rakesh Dubey

              Thinking of you, Michelle. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.

              • Maricel G. Marquez

                Praying for you, Michelle. Your post was clear and honest.

                • Héctor T. Mendoza

                  hang in there, Michelle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                  • Tanvir Shuvo Karim

                    Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of San Jose

                    • Ana A. Ibarra

                      You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of San Jose.

                      • Sarah C. Ross

                        Hope this works out for you. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                        • Easton J. Woods

                          Thanks for sharing this, Michelle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Daegu.

                          $1,645.50 raised of $2,900

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