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Karim needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
Karim lost display cabinets and a cooler to the demolition of the market and needs $2,650 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom2,968 views
For fifteen years I have run a flower stall in Manchester. In June, the demolition of the market 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,650 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $270
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,850
• Shop repairs and licensing: $530
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
Updates from Karim
Quick update: $1,570 raised so far (59%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
29% there. the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. Thank you.
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best of luck, Karim. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. Sent it to 24 people at work.
Take care, Karim. Your post was clear and honest.
Rooting for you, Karim. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
take care. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Karim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Mandaue but we're thinking of you. Love from Mandaue!
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Karim.
Wishing you peace, Karim. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Take care
Hang in there, Karim. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Sending love. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Piraeus.
Hope things get better soon, Karim. Hope you get there. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Aberdeen.
Good luck, Karim. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care
So sorry you're going through this, Karim. Small businesses are the heart of Manchester. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Rooting for you, Karim. Looking forward to the next update. After 29 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Rooting for you, Karim. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.
Stay strong, Karim. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Amsterdam!