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Start-up fund for Guadalupe: reopening a flower stall after a break-in

Guadalupe has run a flower stall for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,150 will put it back on its feet.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Arlington, Texas, United States1,483 views
Guadalupe J. Cordero
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Arlington
For six years I have run a flower stall in Arlington. In May, a break-in 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 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,150 goes: โ€ข Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $790 โ€ข Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $490 โ€ข Shop repairs and licensing: $360 โ€ข Working capital for the first month: $510 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • hope you make a strong comeback. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • What exactly is the $2,150 for?

      • Replacing display cabinets and a cooler is $790 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Best of luck, Guadalupe. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Take care.

      • sending good thoughts, Guadalupe. Shared this with my family. God bless

        • you're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of Arlington. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Kharkiv donated after I showed her your page

          • is there anything that isn't money that would help Guadalupe?

            • Thank you. If you're in Arlington I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

          • Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Arlington.

            • Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us.

              • Hang in there, Guadalupe. Hope the shop reopens soon. We're a small family in Addis Ababa but we're thinking of you.

                • Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest.

                  • wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

                    • hope it all works out, Guadalupe. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Arlington.

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