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Start-up fund for Monika: reopening a fish stall after a break-in

Monika lost a freezer and scales to a break-in and needs $2,750 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Monika Lange
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Karlsruhe
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Karlsruhe. In July, 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 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 $2,750 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $450 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,950 • Initial stock: the first catch: $350 Glad we found this place.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Monika

  1. Quick update: $1,034 raised so far (38%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $930 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - Monika

  3. Quick update: $595 raised so far (22%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Harsh B. Tandon

    Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Boulogne-Billancourt.

    • Natalia N. Jiménez

      Take care, Monika. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Serena Galli

        Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Brescia.

        $1,551.50 raised of $2,750

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