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Help Salim restart a flower stall in Kikuyu after a break-in

Salim lost display cabinets and a cooler to a break-in and needs $550 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.

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Salim Daniel Ngowi
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Kikuyu
For three years I have run a flower stall in Kikuyu. In May, 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 Monday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $550 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $340 • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $140 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Salim

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($130 in total) the plan for replacing display cabinets and a cooler is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Sajib Hossain Mukherjee 🇮🇳 · $64
  • Gustavo H. Herrera 🇪🇸 · $50
  • Sergio T. Soto 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Thought of Salim all day after reading this. - Fresno”

  • Sudip Ghimire 🇳🇵 · $25

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the July deadline works out. - Pokhara”

  • Rubina Tania Siddique 🇮🇳 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Hope the July deadline works out. - Bengaluru”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Salim all day after reading this. - Pune”

  • Itzel A. Galindo 🇺🇸 · $5

Reviews

2.9(7 reviews)

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  • Justyna Emilia Baran🇵🇱Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Yasir Nabil Metwally🇺🇸Verified donor
    Patient and understanding

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Rabin Subash Aryal🇳🇵Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Amal Taghreed Mourad🇪🇬Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Sunil L. Negi🇮🇳Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Anthony Padilla🇺🇸Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Luke C. Harper🇺🇸Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • Sumbal Bushra Pasha

    Wishing you peace, Salim. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Atlanta!

    • Noor Lubna El-Sayed

      you're not alone. Hope you get there. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

      • Adriana H. Flores

        Rooting for you, Salim. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care!

        • Sanjay G. PatelID verified

          Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Kikuyu

          • Andrew W. YatesPhoto verified

            Sending love, Salim. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Kazan but we're thinking of you. All the best.

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