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Start-up fund for Soledad: reopening a fish stall after floodwater

A fish stall in New Orleans needs help replacing a freezer and scales after floodwater.

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Soledad E. Gutiérrez
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New Orleans
For three years I have run a fish stall in New Orleans. In September, floodwater took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $2,150 goes: • Initial stock: the first catch: $430 • Working capital for the first month: $700 • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,020 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Soledad

Updates from Soledad

  1. Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($321). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 35% thanks to 22 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near New Orleans

    • Soledad E. GutiérrezOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about initial stock: the first catch, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.

  • Best of luck, Soledad. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

    • a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Louisiana. I'll ask around and let you know.

      • Lata L. GargQuestionID verified

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

        • Soledad E. GutiérrezOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          The list at the bottom is the whole picture. initial stock: the first catch is the biggest at $430.

      • Rooting for you, Soledad. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

        • Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Patna this morning. Greetings from Patna.

          • Hatem Yasir JaberPhoto verified

            I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Fort Worth.

            • praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

              $1,578.50 raised of $2,150

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