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Rahul needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
Rahul has run a flower stall for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $300 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Thane. In June, 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 1 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 $300 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $220
• Shop repairs and licensing: $40
• Working capital for the first month: $40
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rahul.
Replacing display cabinets and a cooler is $220 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.
Hope things get better soon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings
Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours!
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Thane
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing display cabinets and a cooler, advice is welcome too. It helps to be asked.
sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best
Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Lalitpur
Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Saint-Denis so I could bring a meal.
Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Greetings from Jinja.
Praying for you, Rahul. Small businesses are the heart of Thane. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
hang in there, Rahul. Hope you make a strong comeback.
shared this with my family. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
Stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. God bless
Wishing you the best, Rahul. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Mysuru
hope you get there. Sent it to 24 people at work. Thinking of Thane.
Hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Thane. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Thane.
Thinking of you and your family, Rahul. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Pasig but we're thinking of you. God bless
Take care, Rahul. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Mérida.
Thinking of you and your family, Rahul. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 8 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings!
sending strength, Rahul. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
Stay strong, Rahul. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update.
Hang in there, Rahul. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Thane
Keep going, Rahul. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. Love from Tampa.
Stay strong, Rahul. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.
Keep going, Rahul. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Thane. Hope you're open again soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.
Sending love, Rahul. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Praying for you, Rahul. This could happen to any of us.