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Back to business - Lawrence's comeback in Akron
Lawrence lost display cabinets and a cooler to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,000 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a flower stall in Akron. 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 Monday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,000 goes:
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $770
• Shop repairs and licensing: $530
• Working capital for the first month: $700
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Lawrence
Updates from Lawrence
9% there. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Thank you. - Lawrence
Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($65). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Update from Akron: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Wishing you peace, Lawrence. Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Kasarani.
Hope things get better soon, Lawrence. Hope you make a strong comeback. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
hang in there, Lawrence. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.