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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.

  • Jürgen Kevin Busch 🇩🇪 · $250

    “Hang in there. From Düsseldorf with love.”

  • Deepa R. Seth 🇳🇿 · $200
  • Vijay F. Mehra 🇬🇧 · $200
  • Jin-ah Ye-jin Song 🇰🇷 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Aiden Boyd 🇦🇺 · $100
  • Mitu Maliha Pramanik 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Ahmet Hasan Polat 🇹🇷 · $75

    “Get well soon. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Ankara”

  • Kidist Regassa 🇪🇹 · $75
  • Omondi David Byaruhanga 🇰🇪 · $75

    “God bless. My cousin told me about this one. - Kasarani”

  • Janet Naliaka Tembo 🇺🇬 · $75
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Justine all day after reading this. - Orlando”

  • Angela M. Stone 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Wishing you the best. I'm in New Orleans, thinking of you. - New Orleans”

  • Lanre Kayode Bello 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Nipa Tithi Talukder 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Christian Bernardi 🇮🇹 · $50
  • Jordan Snyder 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Stay strong. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Peoria”

  • Jerzy Sobczak 🇵🇱 · $50
  • Cynthia E. Schwartz 🇬🇧 · $44
  • Beau L. Ross 🇬🇧 · $35

    “From my family to yours. Hope you get the rest soon. - Glasgow”

Reviews

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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