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Help Thomas restart a flower stall in San Jose after a storm that collapsed the roof
Thomas lost display cabinets and a cooler to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,500 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
🇺🇸 95188, San Jose, California, United States1,010 views
For nine years I have run a flower stall in San Jose. In May, 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 Thursday, 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 $3,500 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,500
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $440
• Shop repairs and licensing: $660
• Working capital for the first month: $900
Glad we found this place.
- Thomas
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Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care!
looking forward to the next update. Thinking of San Jose.
Keep going. Small businesses are the heart of San Jose. Hope you're open again soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.