Aaron, don't listen to any of these negative on the donation guy's. If I (and I am sure others will agree) truely cared what you did with this money we wouldn't be sending it your way.
Only you (people invovled) truely know where this money needs to go. I am sure all can agree we just want to see it used wisely, as I am sure it will be. If you need it to keep a roof over your families head then do so, if you need it to put this guy in his place then do so.
If I were local to you, I would pull my normal strings and gets some business in the door for you. Unfortunately, I am just to far away. I am a small business man myself, I never want to see another little guy go.
Good luck, people here in Nashville, Tn are on your side.