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Alberto needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
Alberto has run a flower stall for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,300 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Turin. In August, a fire in the building took display cabinets and a cooler. 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 6 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 $1,300 goes:
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $280
• Shop repairs and licensing: $185
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $835
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Alberto
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Stay strong, Alberto. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope you make a strong comeback. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
so sorry you're going through this, Alberto. Hope you make a strong comeback
Thanks for sharing this, Alberto. Small businesses are the heart of Turin. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Kinondoni
wishing you peace, Alberto. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
Keep going, Alberto. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. All the best
Stay strong, Alberto. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Addis Ababa but we're thinking of you
So sorry you're going through this, Alberto. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.