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Shazia needs display cabinets and a cooler to reopen a flower stall
Shazia has run a flower stall for six years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $500 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a flower stall in Lahore. In September, 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $500 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $290
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $45
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Working capital for the first month: $95
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Shazia
Updates from Shazia
We're at 40% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($177 in total) the plan for replacing display cabinets and a cooler is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($147 in total) I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Rooting for you, Shazia. Shared this with my family. All the best.
hope the shop reopens soon. My husband and I read this together
Sending strength. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care.
sending good thoughts, Shazia. Looking forward to the next update
Hang in there, Shazia. Small businesses are the heart of Lahore. Hope you're open again soon. After 22 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless!