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

A flower stall in San Jose needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a fire in the building.

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States2,277 views
Eliana Ferguson
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San Jose
For twelve years I have run a flower stall in San Jose. In August, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,700 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,150 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $490 • Shop repairs and licensing: $590 • Working capital for the first month: $470 Thank you for reading my story. - Eliana
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Eliana

  1. Small update. $1,350 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Small update. $759 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Zainab Nadia Hussein

    You're not alone, Eliana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Ogbomosho.

    • Parvin Rubina IslamPhoto verified

      Hope it all works out, Eliana. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 20 years in teaching I know how hard it is to ask for anything

      • Massimo Francesco Romano

        wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

        • Sultana Tania JahanVerified organization

          Thinking of you and your family. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Stockholm but we're thinking of you. Blessings!

          • Garfield B. GayleAddress verified

            Thinking of you and your family, Eliana. Shared it with a few friends. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best.

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