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Back to business - Marcus's comeback in Montréal
Marcus lost a cold-storage unit to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,850 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.
🇨🇦 Montréal, Quebec, Canada3,315 views
For twelve years I have run a small grocery stall in Montréal. In September, a long illness and repossession took a cold-storage unit. 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 8 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 $3,850 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,900
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $500
• Shop repairs and licensing: $185
• Working capital for the first month: $265
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted.
You're not alone, Marcus. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care
Keep going, Marcus. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Montréal
Thinking of you and your family, Marcus. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marcus
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing a cold-storage unit comes first ($2,900) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Good question.
Hope things get better soon, Marcus. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.
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wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. Love from Abuja
Sending good thoughts, Marcus. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
wishing you the best, Marcus. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Thanks for sharing this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.
take care, Marcus. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in London donated after I showed her your page. God bless
Thanks for sharing this, Marcus. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.