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Back to business - Cris's comeback in San Fernando

Cris has run a flower stall for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.

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Cris L. Valdez
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San Fernando
For three years I have run a flower stall in San Fernando. In August, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 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 $700 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $340 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $135 • Shop repairs and licensing: $90 • Working capital for the first month: $135 If you're reading this, thank you. - Cris
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Cris

  1. 38% there. I made the first payment toward shop repairs and licensing. Thank you.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Cris all day after reading this. - Gazipur”

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  • Jonas Patrick Zimmermann🇩🇪Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Emma R. Bradley🇬🇧Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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  • Kumar E. Nair

    Hope it all works out, Cris. This could happen to any of us. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Monika KellerQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Cris?

      • Cris L. ValdezOwnerAnswer

        Thank you. If you're in San Fernando I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Regina Márcia Mendes

      Hope the shop reopens soon. Greetings from Nagpur.

      • Adeline F. Wallace

        Sending strength, Cris. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

        • Natalia T. Orozco

          Keep going, Cris. Shared it with a few friends

          • Akosua Abdul

            Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Oakland but we're thinking of you. Love from Oakland.

            • Raymond Kweku Abdul

              Hope this works out for you. Love from Taguig.

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