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Help Lydia restart a flower stall in Scranton after a storm that collapsed the roof
A flower stall in Scranton needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For four years I have run a flower stall in Scranton. In August, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,150 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $380
• Shop repairs and licensing: $440
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,330
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Lydia
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“All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Charlotte”
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“Good luck. Hope the November deadline works out. - Tehuacán”
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“Wishing you the best. From Geelong with love. - Geelong”
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Best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. We're a small family in Akron but we're thinking of you.
Best of luck, Lydia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Nuremberg.
hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Laredo
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. After 15 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything
You're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. Blessings
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Thane but we're thinking of you. Blessings.
Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too
Keep going, Lydia. Hope you get there.
Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page.
Thanks for sharing this, Lydia. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.