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Start-up fund for Trupti: reopening a fish stall after the demolition of the market

A fish stall in Madurai needs help replacing a freezer and scales after the demolition of the market.

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Trupti T. Patil
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Madurai
For four years I have run a fish stall in Madurai. In April, 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 6 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 $550 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $360 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $125 Thank you so much. - Trupti

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  • Wishing you the best, Trupti. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Madurai

    • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 10 people at work. Love from Sheffield

      • Hudson C. GarciaQuestionAddress verifiedPhoto verified

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Madurai!

        • Trupti T. PatilOwnerAnswerAddress verified

          Thank you. If you're in Madurai I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

      • Thanks for sharing this, Trupti. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Madurai

        • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Trupti

          • Trupti T. PatilOwnerAnswerAddress verified

            Sure. The biggest one is replacing a freezer and scales, $360. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

        • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home!

          • Keep going, Trupti. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Madurai.

            • Stay strong. Hope you make a strong comeback. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

              • Mona Taghreed SlimaniPhoto verified

                Best of luck, Trupti. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

                • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                  • Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Madurai

                    • Small businesses are the heart of Madurai. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

                      • So sorry you're going through this, Trupti. Small businesses are the heart of Madurai. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings

                        • Riddhi K. DoshiPhoto verified

                          Stay strong. Small businesses are the heart of Madurai. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best!

                          • Zaid Tariq RashidPhoto verified

                            So sorry you're going through this. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from Negombo

                            • Rooting for you, Trupti. I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

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