Julia Williams

Editor-in-Chief

Marie François has owned her store “Ebenezer Shop,” which she refers to as a local one stop shop, for the past three years. Previously operating out of the location at 3017 ½ Independence Ave., François moved her business just west to 2600 Independence Ave., this past March to allow for a larger space. 

When selecting a name for her business, she shared that she found “Ebenezer” in a verse in the Bible 

“It’s my pleasure to sell shoes and clothes, many little things people find that they need,” she shared in an interview, Friday. “It’s a one stop shop; people always find what they need.”

While she has worked within the Historic Northeast for the past three years, she is no stranger to the neighborhood. In fact, she shared that she has visited the area since the early 2000s to attend church services and at one time, she lived just off Woodland Avenue.

“It’s a good place, there’s many people around here; it’s given me a good place to put my [roots],” François shared. 

Products for sale at Ebenezer Shop range anywhere from women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories and perfumes. These items, she shared, are not imported from anywhere specific. Rather, she searches for products online she believes will be practical to offer in her store. 

And while she does not have any at this time, she shared she would like to have vendors to partner with to aid in importing and selling items. 

When asked her favorite aspect of working and owning a business in the Historic Northeast, François said the ability to make her own schedule and to sell products to the community play a large role. 

Currently, she does not have plans to open up another location, however, if the opportunity presented itself she said it would be something she would consider. 

François shared that she is open six days per week from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; She encourages the community to come in and visit her store or to reach her at: 816-715-2049.