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Start-up fund for Crystal: reopening a flower stall after a fire in the building
Crystal lost display cabinets and a cooler to a fire in the building and needs $5,050 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For four years I have run a flower stall in Columbia. In May, 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $5,050 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $3,150
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $430
• Shop repairs and licensing: $650
• Working capital for the first month: $820
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Best of luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
is replacing display cabinets and a cooler the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Sure. The biggest one is replacing display cabinets and a cooler, $3,150. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.
best of luck, Crystal. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings
hope things get better soon, Crystal. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Glasgow
wishing you the best, Crystal. I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Prayagraj but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Columbia