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Start-up fund for Elijah: reopening a flower stall after floodwater

A flower stall in London needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after floodwater.

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Elijah B. Allen
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For twelve years I have run a flower stall in London. In June, floodwater took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 1 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 $3,000 goes: • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,800 • Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $340 • Shop repairs and licensing: $320 • Working capital for the first month: $540 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Elijah
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Elijah

  1. Small update. $1,586 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Quick update: $1,423 raised so far (47%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $826 raised so far (28%). I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Banjong Udom YuenyongPhoto verified

    Wishing you the best, Elijah. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

    • Ghassan Kamal Saleh

      Thinking of you. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

      • Sophia Silke Krüger

        So sorry you're going through this, Elijah. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Epe this morning

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