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Help Sipho restart a flower stall in Ekurhuleni after a fire in the building

Sipho has run a flower stall for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,100 will put it back on its feet.

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Sipho T. Sithole
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Ekurhuleni
For nine years I have run a flower stall in Ekurhuleni. In January, 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 Thursday, 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 $1,100 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $740 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $185 • Shop repairs and licensing: $65 • Working capital for the first month: $110 Glad we found this place.
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  • Ricardo A. CamposPhoto verified

    Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Gita Wulan NasutionID verified

      Take care. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

      • Samuel David Shayo

        Thinking of you, Sipho. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.

        • Theophilus Emmanuel Manu

          Hang in there, Sipho. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Ekurhuleni

          • Tomoya Riku Wada

            Sending strength. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of Ekurhuleni.

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