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

Ruth has run a flower stall for nine years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $4,000 will put it back on its feet.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Miami, Florida, United States7,463 views
Ruth H. Nunez
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Miami
For nine years I have run a flower stall in Miami. In January, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $4,000 goes: โ€ข Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,600 โ€ข Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $370 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $350 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $680 I hope life is good to you.

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  • So sorry you're going through this, Ruth. Hope this works out for you. Take care!

    • Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Bornova

      • Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Coimbatore but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Coimbatore.

        • Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Springfield donated after I showed her your page

          • thinking of you and your family. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Miami.

            • thinking of you and your family, Ruth. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

              • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. Love from Fort Portal.

                  • Take care, Ruth. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

                    • sending love, Ruth. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Miami

                      • Hope it all works out, Ruth. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

                        • Good luck, Ruth. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

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