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Help Brigitte restart a small grocery stall in Marseille after a long illness and repossession

A small grocery stall in Marseille needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a long illness and repossession.

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For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Marseille. In April, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,000 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $370 • Working capital for the first month: $350 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $280 Thank you for reading my story. - Brigitte

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Updates from Brigitte

We're at 55% thanks to 5 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Quick update: $484 raised so far (48%). the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Brigitte

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