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A flower stall in Palermo needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For three years I have run a flower stall in Palermo. In January, 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $1,700 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $980
• Working capital for the first month: $310
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $410
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Aurora
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Keep going, Aurora. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Newcastle
Take care. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Aurora!
Replacing display cabinets and a cooler is $980 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.
Hope things get better soon, Aurora. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.
Take care, Aurora. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Galway but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this, Aurora. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.