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Help Uma restart a flower stall in Mumbai after a storm that collapsed the roof
Uma has run a flower stall for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $200 will put it back on its feet.
🇮🇳 Maharashtra, India402 views
For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Mumbai. 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 Thursday, 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 $200 goes:
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $55
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $105
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Uma
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I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Badagry so I could bring a meal. Blessings
rooting for you, Uma. This could happen to any of us. God bless
Thinking of you and your family, Uma. Shared this with my family. God bless.
sending love, Uma. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care
rooting for you, Uma. Small businesses are the heart of Mumbai. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Los Angeles!