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Help Florence restart a flower stall in Nice after a break-in

Florence has run a flower stall for fifteen years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,750 will put it back on its feet.

🇫🇷 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France2,961 views
Florence Louis
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For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Nice. 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 Wednesday, 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 $2,750 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,250 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $630 • Shop repairs and licensing: $520 • Working capital for the first month: $350 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Nice.

    • Florence LouisOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      Thank you. If you're in Nice I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • praying for you, Florence. Small businesses are the heart of Nice. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 38 people at work. Take care.

    • Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Berlin this morning. Take care.

      • Hope it all works out, Florence. Hope this works out for you. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Los Angeles

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