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Start-up fund for Denisa: reopening a flower stall after a storm that collapsed the roof

Denisa lost display cabinets and a cooler to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $1,350 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.

🇷🇴 București, București, Romania816 views
Denisa Georgiana Stoica
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București
For four years I have run a flower stall in București. In December, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 3 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 $1,350 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $880 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $175 • Shop repairs and licensing: $220 • Working capital for the first month: $75 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Denisa

  1. We're at 67% thanks to 15 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. 46% there. I made the first payment toward initial stock: seasonal flowers. Thank you.

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    “Hope the March deadline works out. - Gothenburg”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope the March deadline works out. - Cardiff”

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  • Hazel G. Radcliffe 🇨🇦 · $50

    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Denisa all day after reading this.”

  • Budi Zulkifli Halim 🇮🇩 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Denisa all day after reading this. - Bekasi”

  • Harsh J. Chheda 🇮🇳 · $30

    “Take care of yourselves! - Indore”

  • Noor Mahmoud 🇫🇷 · $25
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  • Sharon C. Juarez 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Every little bit. Thought of Denisa all day after reading this.”

  • Orlando R. Castro 🇵🇭 · $20
  • Brooklyn L. Castillo 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Thought of Denisa all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Marisol G. Romero 🇪🇸 · $20
  • Landon A. Castillo 🇦🇺 · $20

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  • Misaki Rin Imai🇯🇵Verified donor
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    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.

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  • Alok H. KapoorQuestion

    Is there anything that isn't money that would help Denisa?

    • Inès Agnès Pierre

      Sending love. Small businesses are the heart of București. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Bhopal.

      • Liton Mohammad SarkerQuestionAddress verified

        How is Denisa doing now?

        • Revital Yarden Barak

          Sending strength, Denisa. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 20 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Wudil.

          • Pooja L. Kohli

            sending good thoughts, Denisa. Hope this works out for you. Take care

            • Tuyết Châu TaID verified

              Good luck, Denisa. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best

              • Harsh F. Walia

                Keep going, Denisa. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Los Angeles but we're thinking of you. Take care.

                • Atul S. Kulkarni

                  Best of luck, Denisa. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up.

                  • Joy Kehinde Igwe

                    Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Mumbai.

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