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Start-up fund for Caterina: reopening a flower stall after a break-in
Caterina lost display cabinets and a cooler to a break-in and needs $1,300 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For three years I have run a flower stall in Palermo. In August, a break-in 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,300 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $250
• Shop repairs and licensing: $400
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $650
Thank you so much.
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- Okta Kartika Ramadhan 🇮🇩 · $25
“Stay strong. Thought of Caterina all day after reading this. - Jakarta”
- Paul Kiptoo Maina 🇺🇬 · $10
“Hope it all works out. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kampala”
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