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Start-up fund for Camille: reopening a fish stall after a fire in the building

Camille lost a freezer and scales to a fire in the building and needs $2,550 to reopen a fish stall and support the family.

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Camille Boyer
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Amiens
For nine years I have run a fish stall in Amiens. In May, a fire in the building took a freezer and scales. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,550 goes: • Replacing a freezer and scales: $1,450 • Initial stock: the first catch: $430 • Shop repairs and licensing: $260 • Working capital for the first month: $410 Thank you for reading my story. - Camille
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Camille

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,992 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,045 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 17% now ($445). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Good luck. Been where you're, it gets better. - Aurangabad”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Stay strong. Saw your post and had to give. - Mangaluru”

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    “Stay strong. Please keep us posted. - Ludhiana”

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    “Keep your head up. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Addis Ababa”

  • Willow G. Lamb 🇺🇸 · $75

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Camille all day after reading this. - Anaheim”

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    “You got this. Only $70 but hope it helps. - Guarulhos”

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    “Best of luck. - Vitória da Conquista”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Camille all day after reading this.”

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  • Lorenzo Ugo Vitali

    hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update!

    • Rahma Rasha SolimanQuestion

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Amiens!

      • Camille BoyerOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in Amiens I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

    • Sofía M. Vargas

      thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Take care.

      • Ronnie F. Ramirez

        So sorry you're going through this, Camille. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Faisalabad.

        • Delilah N. Pruitt

          So sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Enugu.

          • Dennis Collins Njoroge

            Hope it all works out, Camille. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

            • Zahra Jihan Kartika

              Sending strength, Camille. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in London but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Amiens

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