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Help Annabelle restart a fish stall in Ottawa after the demolition of the market
A fish stall in Ottawa needs help replacing a freezer and scales after the demolition of the market.
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For nine years I have run a fish stall in Ottawa. In August, 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 3 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 $3,600 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $420
• Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,550
• Initial stock: the first catch: $630
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Annabelle
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Wishing you the best, Annabelle. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Ottawa
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Ottawa.
sending strength, Annabelle. This could happen to any of us. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Annabelle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Thinking of you, Annabelle. Small businesses are the heart of Ottawa. Hope you're open again soon. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together.
You're not alone, Annabelle. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Ottawa
Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Bristol donated after I showed her your page.
So sorry you're going through this, Annabelle. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning
Thinking of you and your family, Annabelle. Hope you get there. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this, Annabelle. Hope the shop reopens soon. We're a small family in Auckland but we're thinking of you. God bless.
Good luck, Annabelle. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.