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Start-up fund for Neil: reopening a fish stall after the demolition of the market
A fish stall in Calamba needs help replacing a freezer and scales after the demolition of the market.
🇵🇭 Calamba, Laguna, Philippines384 views
For fifteen years I have run a fish stall in Calamba. In May, the demolition of the market took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $600 goes:
• Initial stock: the first catch: $75
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $480
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
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Updates from Neil
Update from Calamba: I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Neil
Update from Calamba: we've started the first stage. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($30). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward initial stock: the first catch.
- Elena J. Díaz 🇺🇸 · $30
- Rachel G. Snyder 🇬🇧 · $30
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $30
- Linh Tâm Dang 🇻🇳 · $20
- Harini A. Bhat 🇮🇳 · $5
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Hope it all works out. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't give up!
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Cambridge this morning. Greetings from Cambridge.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Pasig
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Alcalá de Henares
praying for you, Neil. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Thinking of you and your family, Neil. Hope you make a strong comeback. Wish I lived closer to Salem so I could bring a meal. Love from Mumbai
Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Riyadh.
Stay strong, Neil. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.