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Sérgio needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
Sérgio has run a flower stall for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,200 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Recife. In August, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $1,200 goes:
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $95
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $890
• Shop repairs and licensing: $215
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
Updates from Sérgio
Quick update: $225 raised so far (19%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Imran R. Smith 🇿🇦 · $48
- Daniela Daniela Almeida 🇧🇷 · $10
“God bless. Gave what I could this week. - Belo Horizonte”
- Abhishek E. Saxena 🇮🇳 · $25
“Thinking of you. Thought of Sérgio all day after reading this.”
- Valentina Aparecida Correia 🇧🇷 · $10
“Hope this helps. Small amount but sent with love. - Belém”
- George Francis Fuseini 🇬🇭 · $25
- Haider Naveed Lashari 🇵🇰 · $17
- Bezawit Bezawit Tesfaye 🇪🇹 · $10
- Kelechi Henry Gbadamosi 🇳🇬 · $10
- Ruslan Danylo Volkov 🇺🇦 · $5
- Naresh P. Nayak 🇮🇳 · $200
“Keep your head up. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Agra”
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Recife!
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about initial stock: seasonal flowers, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Kraków.
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Best of luck. Small businesses are the heart of Recife. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Los Angeles