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

Dennis lost display cabinets and a cooler to a fire in the building and needs $2,200 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.

🇬🇧 Leicester, England, United Kingdom2,877 views
Dennis P. Hill
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Leicester
For three years I have run a flower stall in Leicester. In July, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,200 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,150 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $350 • Shop repairs and licensing: $300 • Working capital for the first month: $400 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Dennis

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 46% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 32% thanks to 13 of you. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. More news soon.

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  • Bappy Omar Sikder 🇧🇩 · $200

    “Thought of Dennis all day after reading this. - Cox's Bazar”

  • Michael T. Butler 🇦🇺 · $200
  • Douglas G. Neal 🇺🇸 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Giorgia Matilde Lombardo 🇮🇹 · $100

    “Praying for you. I'm in Milan, thinking of you. - Milan”

  • Ayu Wibowo 🇮🇩 · $100

    “Every little bit. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bandung”

  • Amir Said 🇪🇬 · $100

    “Thinking of you. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Mansoura”

  • Kerem Furkan Altun 🇹🇷 · $100

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Dennis all day after reading this. - Istanbul”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $75

    “Hope this helps. From Tehuacán with love. - Tehuacán”

  • Eva Lundin 🇸🇪 · $69
  • Mikael Daniel Magnusson 🇸🇪 · $53

    “Only $53 but hope it helps. - Stockholm”

  • Theresa Beatrice Larbi 🇬🇭 · $50
  • Elias A. Cruz 🇦🇺 · $50

    “Thinking of you. I'm in Hobart, thinking of you. - Hobart”

  • Kai A. Gilbert 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Dennis all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Hope the October deadline works out. - Kampala”

  • Liliana G. Santos 🇲🇽 · $50
  • Natalia Anna Czarnecki 🇵🇱 · $32

    “Thinking of you. Hope the October deadline works out. - Gdynia”

  • Seung-woo Kyung-soo Min 🇺🇸 · $30
  • Kshitija W. Jadeja 🇮🇳 · $30
  • Emma K. Weber 🇳🇿 · $30

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  • Michelle J. Bell

    Hope things get better soon, Dennis. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

    • Rahima Rima AliPhoto verified

      Wishing you the best, Dennis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Naples.

      • Rakib Emon Bose

        Thinking of you, Dennis. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

        • Óscar K. Robles

          Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Leicester.

          • Khánh Thảo DangID verified

            Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Los Angeles.

            • Sibusiso A. Botha

              Sending love, Dennis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

              • Madhuri K. Shinde

                Take care, Dennis. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Leicester.

                • Yogesh E. Reddy

                  Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Leicester.

                  • Romeo G. Rivera

                    Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of Leicester. Hope you're open again soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

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