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Back to business - Arianna's comeback in St. Petersburg
Arianna has run a flower stall for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,100 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a flower stall in St. Petersburg. In April, a storm that collapsed the roof took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,100 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,350
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $840
• Shop repairs and licensing: $550
• Working capital for the first month: $360
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Arianna
Small update. $136 so far, the plan for initial stock: seasonal flowers is now scheduled.
Small update. $110 so far, I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
- Esther Awino Mollel 🇰🇪 · $50
“Hang in there. Thought of Arianna all day after reading this. - Kasarani”
- Brian Brian Mollel 🇰🇪 · $26
- Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $10
- Maciej Pawłowski 🇵🇱 · $100
“Praying for you. Please keep us posted. - Kraków”
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Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Comilla