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Justine needs a freezer and scales to reopen a fish stall

Justine has run a fish stall for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,550 will put it back on its feet.

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Justine Margaux Renault
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Amiens
For six years I have run a fish stall in Amiens. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 1 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 $3,550 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $2,400 • Initial stock: the first catch: $320 • Shop repairs and licensing: $240 • Working capital for the first month: $590 Glad we found this place. - Justine

Updates from Justine

  1. Quick update: $1,599 raised so far (45%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. 20% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($395 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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4.0(4 reviews)

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  • Landon C. Parks🇺🇸Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Carlos E. Torres🇲🇽Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Rakesh R. Bisht🇮🇳Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Wekesa Hamisi Kato🇰🇪Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • How is Justine doing now?

    • Hope it all works out. Small businesses are the heart of Amiens. Hope you're open again soon. All the best.

      • Praying for you, Justine. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Shubra so I could bring a meal.

        • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Amiens

          • Shared this with my family. After 30 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

            • Thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out

              $2,229.50 raised of $3,550

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