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Start-up fund for Robert: reopening a small grocery stall after a fire in the building
A small grocery stall in Gatineau needs help replacing a cold-storage unit after a fire in the building.
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For four years I have run a small grocery stall in Gatineau. In July, a fire in the building took a cold-storage unit. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,700 goes:
• Replacing a cold-storage unit: $2,500
• Initial stock: fresh produce: $490
• Shop repairs and licensing: $300
• Working capital for the first month: $410
I hope life is good to you.
- Robert
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Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Gatineau. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.
Hope it all works out. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up
Sending strength, Robert. Hope you make a strong comeback. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care
stay strong, Robert. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up. All the best.
Take care, Robert. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Sending love, Robert. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Magelang