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Start-up fund for Sota: reopening a fish stall after the demolition of the market
Sota lost a freezer and scales to the demolition of the market and needs $2,600 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.
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For four years I have run a fish stall in Osaka. In January, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,600 goes:
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,450
• Initial stock: the first catch: $640
• Shop repairs and licensing: $260
• Working capital for the first month: $250
With deep gratitude,
Sota
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can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Osaka
Thank you. If you're in Osaka I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Thinking of you, Sota. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Salvador this morning.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Munich.
Wishing you peace, Sota. Shared it with a few friends
thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.