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Start-up fund for Michelle: reopening a small grocery stall after a long illness and repossession

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

🇨🇦 Québec, Quebec, Canada1,148 views
Michelle L. Pangilinan
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For three years I have run a small grocery stall in Québec. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,150 goes: • Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,050 • Initial stock: fresh produce: $380 • Shop repairs and licensing: $450 • Working capital for the first month: $270 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Michelle

  1. Small update. $147 so far, the plan for replacing a cold-storage unit is now scheduled.

  2. Small update. $109 so far, I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing.

  3. Quick update: $65 raised so far (2%). the plan for initial stock: fresh produce is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Karolina Katarzyna Mazur

    small businesses are the heart of Québec. Hope you're open again soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless

    • Daniela M. Ramírez

      Hope things get better soon, Michelle. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.

      • Amélie Bernard

        Thinking of you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Kozhikode

        $300 raised of $3,150

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