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Joaquín needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall

Joaquín has run a flower stall for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $1,050 will put it back on its feet.

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Joaquín S. Lara
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Buenos Aires
For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Buenos Aires. In August, 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,050 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $720 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $160 • Shop repairs and licensing: $170 Thanks for reading all this. - Joaquín
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    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

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  • Kayode Ibrahim

    Hope it all works out, Joaquín. Hope you get there. Blessings.

    • Sudip Magar

      Good luck, Joaquín. Hope you get there!

      • Liza F. Abad

        Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

        • Ryan P. Francisco

          Rooting for you, Joaquín. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Take care!

          • Usman Danish Yousafzai

            Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Buenos Aires

            • Carolina N. Herrera

              stay strong, Joaquín. This could happen to any of us. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

              • Marina Anastasia Antonov

                Keep going, Joaquín. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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