Wilma is referring to Desiree Boersma, the coordinator of the Wijkwinkel. It may be called a shop, but it is actually ‘just’ a support point for all residents of Vianen. Employees are happy to explain how to file your tax return, how to apply for a benefit or what, for example, is meant by that one code in a letter. “We are there for those people who need that little bit of extra help,” says Desiree. “Even for people who do not yet fully understand the Dutch language. When we heard from the municipality: 4 tons will be deducted from your total subsidy, we were therefore immediately very disappointed.”
‘This is how many residents will get into trouble’: Vijfheerenlanden scraps 4 tons of subsidy for welfare organizations
