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Back to business - Véronique's comeback in Boulogne-Billancourt
A small grocery stall in Boulogne-Billancourt needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a long illness and repossession.
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For fifteen years I have run a small grocery stall in Boulogne-Billancourt. In February, 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 Friday, 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $2,500 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $340
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $350
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,810
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Véronique
Thank you all. We're at 89% now ($2,233). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled.
We're at 32% thanks to 21 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Update from Boulogne-Billancourt: we've started the first stage. We're at 21% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Take care. Hope this works out for you. After 14 years in construction I know how hard it is to ask for anything
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Quezon City this morning.
Thanks for sharing this, Véronique. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Thinking of you, Véronique. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
Small businesses are the heart of Boulogne-Billancourt. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.