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Carla needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
Carla lost display cabinets and a cooler to a long illness and repossession and needs $1,550 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Messina. In May, a long illness and repossession took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Wednesday, and I employed 2 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 $1,550 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $350
• Shop repairs and licensing: $280
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $920
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“Rooting for you. Shared with friends too. - Jodhpur”
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“Hope it all works out. From Medan with love. - Medan”
- Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $10
“Get well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Mthatha”
- Angela G. Wright 🇺🇸 · $10
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“Only $10 but hope it helps. - Pietermaritzburg”
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how is Carla doing now?
Small businesses are the heart of Messina. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Los Angeles.
Good luck, Carla. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.