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Start-up fund for Funmilayo: reopening a flower stall after a storm that collapsed the roof
Funmilayo has run a flower stall for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $250 will put it back on its feet.
🇳🇬 100316, Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,680 views
For four years I have run a flower stall in Lagos. In June, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $250 goes:
• Shop repairs and licensing: $65
• Working capital for the first month: $85
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $100
Thanks for reading all this.
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- Emilia L. Brooks 🇺🇸 · $25
- Mercedes R. Valdez 🇺🇸 · $50
“From my family to yours. Thought of Funmilayo all day after reading this. - San Jose”
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Hope the shop reopens soon. Please keep us posted
Keep going. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.
stay strong. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
Stay strong, Funmilayo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope August is when things finally get easier. Love from Kota
Best of luck, Funmilayo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Lagos.