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Back to business - Silvia's comeback in Corpus Christi
A flower stall in Corpus Christi needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a break-in.
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For six years I have run a flower stall in Corpus Christi. In February, a break-in took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, 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 $4,300 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,250
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $660
• Shop repairs and licensing: $570
• Working capital for the first month: $820
Thanks for being kind about this.
Updates from Silvia
Update from Corpus Christi: I made the first payment toward replacing display cabinets and a cooler. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Silvia
We're at 7% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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“Stay strong. Thought of Silvia all day after reading this. - Rochester”
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Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Sent it to 31 people at work.
Rooting for you, Silvia. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Corpus Christi.
Hope it all works out, Silvia. Hope this works out for you!
sending strength, Silvia. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Mumbai.
Thanks for sharing this, Silvia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.
Best of luck, Silvia. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up.
Sending strength, Silvia. Small businesses are the heart of Corpus Christi. Hope you're open again soon.
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 30 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending strength, Silvia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.
Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected