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John needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
John has run a flower stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,450 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a flower stall in Manchester. In April, 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $3,450 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,100
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $240
• Working capital for the first month: $560
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from John
Thank you all. We're at 15% now ($508). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward initial stock: seasonal flowers.
Quick update: $358 raised so far (10%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
We're at 9% thanks to 3 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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Wishing you the best, John. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Chennai.