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

Rashmi lost a freezer and scales to a fire in the building and needs $2,050 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Rashmi S. Bhatia
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Belfast
For six years I have run a fish stall in Belfast. In May, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $2,050 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $540 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $830 • Initial stock: the first catch: $680 If you're reading this, thank you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Rashmi

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,066 in total) I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 26% there. I made the first payment toward initial stock: the first catch. Thank you.

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  • Håkan WikströmQuestionID verified

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

    • Rashmi S. BhatiaOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. shop repairs and licensing comes first ($540) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Daniel Omondi Nakamya

    Praying for you, Rashmi. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update.

    • Hassan Bakr

      Wishing you the best. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Eldoret.

      $1,676 raised of $2,050

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