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Michelle needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
Michelle has run a flower stall for three years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $4,550 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a flower stall in Rochester. In May, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $4,550 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,850
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $660
• Shop repairs and licensing: $490
• Working capital for the first month: $550
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Michelle
Updates from Michelle
We're at 41% thanks to 45 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Small update. $1,384 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 16 people at work. Blessings.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Awka
thinking of you, Michelle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Michelle. Hope the shop reopens soon. Love from Manila.