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Salma lost display cabinets and a cooler to the demolition of the market and needs $2,400 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.

🇸🇦 Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia2,863 views
Salma Salma Benali
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Mecca
For six years I have run a flower stall in Mecca. In August, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $2,400 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,150 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $500 • Shop repairs and licensing: $350 • Working capital for the first month: $400 With deep gratitude, Salma

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  • Manuela Gabriela Moraes 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Only $25 but hope it helps. - Caxias do Sul”

  • Fatma Hülya Koç 🇩🇪 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Salma all day after reading this.”

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    “Be well. Thought of Salma all day after reading this. - Dublin”

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    “Good luck. My father told me about this one. - Rio de Janeiro”

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  • Jignesh F. Chheda 🇮🇳 · $250
  • Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Thinking of you. Saw your post and had to give. - Gatineau”

  • Zubby Garba Lawal 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Isabella A. Alvarez 🇺🇸 · $10

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  • Keep going, Salma. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.

    • hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Take care

      • Your post was clear and honest. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Scranton.

        • Rooting for you, Salma. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Kazan!

          • Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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