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

Josiane lost display cabinets and a cooler to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,250 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.

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Josiane Petit
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Toronto
For six years I have run a flower stall in Toronto. In November, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $3,250 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,450 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $760 • Shop repairs and licensing: $470 • Working capital for the first month: $570 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Josiane

  1. Thank you all. We're at 22% now ($714). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $529 raised so far (16%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 12% there. I made the first payment toward initial stock: seasonal flowers. Thank you.

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  • is there anything that isn't money that would help Josiane?

    • Josiane PetitOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Toronto I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.

  • Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Los Angeles.

    • Hang in there, Josiane. Small businesses are the heart of Toronto. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

      • praying for you. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • You're not alone. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

          • Sending strength, Josiane. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Toronto.

            • Hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Mandaue.

              • Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Toronto. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.

                • Chai SrisaiPhoto verified

                  Hope things get better soon, Josiane. Hope you make a strong comeback. Love from San Francisco.

                  • Thanks for sharing this, Josiane. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Abuja but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                    • Best of luck, Josiane. Hope you get there. I'm in public service myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                      • Sending love, Josiane. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Los Angeles

                        • Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 28 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

                          • Léa JeanPhoto verified

                            Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together

                            • you're not alone. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Sandton

                              • Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

                                • Stay strong, Josiane. I hope things turn around soon. After 9 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                                  • Small businesses are the heart of Toronto. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Gatineau

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