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Help Mercy restart a flower stall in Ikeja after a storm that collapsed the roof
A flower stall in Ikeja needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Ikeja. In July, 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $400 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $175
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $105
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $70
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- Mercy
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So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. God bless
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Ikeja.
Praying for you, Mercy. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Ikeja.
Wishing you peace, Mercy. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Lagos.
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you!
stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.
Stay strong, Mercy. Hope this works out for you. Take care!
Best of luck, Mercy. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family, Mercy. It takes guts to ask. Well done