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Help Iván restart a flower stall in Louisville after a fire in the building
Iván has run a flower stall for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,600 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a flower stall in Louisville. In March, a fire in the building took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, 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 $3,600 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,150
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $360
• Shop repairs and licensing: $470
• Working capital for the first month: $620
Thank you for reading my story.
- Iván
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Best of luck, Iván. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Keep going, Iván. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Savar but we're thinking of you. Love from Savar.
keep going, Iván. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless