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Start-up fund for Akira: reopening a flower stall after a fire in the building

Akira has run a flower stall for four years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $1,600 will put it back on its feet.

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Akira Haruto Imai
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Fukuoka
For four years I have run a flower stall in Fukuoka. In November, 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 Sunday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,600 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $500 • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $830 • Shop repairs and licensing: $270 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Akira
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Akira

  1. 24% there. I made the first payment toward replacing display cabinets and a cooler. Thank you.

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Akira all day after reading this. - Bangkok”

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    “Only $41 but hope it helps. - Da Nang”

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    “Hope it all works out. Hope the March deadline works out. - București”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope you get the rest soon. - Bonny”

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    “Be well. Hope the March deadline works out. - Rabat”

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    Amazing support system

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Helped when no one else could

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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    Changed my perspective

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  • Ishita L. Joshi

    Thinking of you and your family, Akira. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too

    • Rani W. SidhuQuestion

      any update on how things are going in Fukuoka?

      • Luke A. DixonPhoto verified

        So sorry you're going through this, Akira. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Blessings

        • Yui Sakura Harada

          Thanks for sharing this, Akira. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

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