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Ali lost display cabinets and a cooler to the demolition of the market and needs $950 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Istanbul. In March, the demolition of the market took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $950 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $720
• Working capital for the first month: $95
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $135
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Ali
Wanted to say thank you properly. 13% funded and the plan for replacing display cabinets and a cooler is now scheduled.
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hope it all works out, Ali. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
Hang in there, Ali. Small businesses are the heart of Istanbul. Hope you're open again soon. All the best