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Start-up fund for Alberto: reopening a flower stall after the demolition of the market

Alberto has run a flower stall for four years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,450 will put it back on its feet.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States2,177 views
Alberto K. López
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Los Angeles
For four years I have run a flower stall in Los Angeles. In January, the demolition of the market took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Saturday, 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 $2,450 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $260 • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,800 • Shop repairs and licensing: $390 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Alberto
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Alberto

  1. Update from Los Angeles: the plan for shop repairs and licensing is now scheduled. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Nihal Seda Altun 🇹🇷 · $25
  • Christian Valerio Barbieri 🇮🇹 · $30
  • Mohit W. Awasthi 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Blessings. Thought of Alberto all day after reading this. - Tiruchirappalli”

  • Patrick Maxime Morin 🇫🇷 · $100

    “Rooting for you. Thought of Alberto all day after reading this. - Toulouse”

  • Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $25

    “Sending love. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Setagaya”

  • Corinne Chloé Denis 🇫🇷 · $500
  • Bruno Wellington Marques 🇧🇷 · $62.50
  • Maverick N. Fowler 🇬🇧 · $73.50
  • Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $50
  • Harper L. Spencer 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Dimas Hadi Wijaya 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Sun-woo Seung-hyun Cho 🇰🇷 · $50

    “Be well. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Gangnam”

  • Marisol K. Paredes 🇺🇸 · $18
  • Caroline McCoy 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Yogita S. Shah 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Priscila Luana Leite 🇧🇷 · $34.50

    “Thought of Alberto all day after reading this. - Niterói”

  • Mitu Shefali Hasan 🇧🇩 · $20
  • Ida Ingrid Schmid 🇩🇪 · $10
  • Anika Sharmin Mondal 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Alberto all day after reading this. - Nagpur”

  • Serenity M. Booker 🇺🇸 · $250

Reviews

2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Hadi Umar Kartika🇮🇩Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Tunde Usman Alabi🇳🇬Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Valentin Étienne Marty🇫🇷Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Camila F. Romero🇪🇸Verified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Abubakar Rotimi Oyelaran🇳🇬Verified helper
    Changed my perspective

    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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  • Awino Halima Kessy

    Hope it all works out, Alberto. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

    • Akello Wangari Shayo

      Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Casablanca

      • David Leon Kaiser

        Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Kobe

        • Prakash E. Shukla

          Hang in there, Alberto. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

          • Rebecca M. Wheeler

            Thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Moscow donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

            • Joseph R. Stanley

              Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Johannesburg.

              $2,405.50 raised of $2,450

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