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Help Jacob restart a small grocery stall in Ottawa after a long illness and repossession

Jacob lost a cold-storage unit to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,850 to reopen a small grocery stall and support the family.

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Jacob Holland
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Ottawa
For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Ottawa. In May, 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 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 $1,850 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $1,050 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $270 • Working capital for the first month: $530 If you're reading this, thank you.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Jacob

  1. Thank you all. We're at 24% now ($452). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

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  • Cameron S. Bell

    Thinking of you, Jacob. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

    • Martine Durand

      Good luck, Jacob. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Derry.

      • Jumoke Titilayo JimohPhoto verified

        Hope the shop reopens soon. We're a small family in Aberdeen but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

        • Shefali Karim

          Sending strength, Jacob. Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Obuasi this morning. Love from Obuasi

          • Jayanthi R. SrinivasanPhoto verified

            Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Ottawa.

            • Naomi S. Patterson

              So sorry you're going through this, Jacob. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings.

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