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Start-up fund for Janhavi: reopening a flower stall after floodwater
A flower stall in Mumbai needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after floodwater.
🇮🇳 400526, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India918 views
For nine years I have run a flower stall in Mumbai. 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 Monday, 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 $700 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $450
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $80
• Shop repairs and licensing: $90
• Working capital for the first month: $80
I hope life is good to you.
- Janhavi
Updates from Janhavi
Small update. $272 so far, I made the first payment toward initial stock: seasonal flowers.
Update from Mumbai: we've started the first stage. We're at 17% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Small update. $80 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Janhavi.
Replacing display cabinets and a cooler is $450 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. It helps to be asked.
Thanks for sharing this, Janhavi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Wishing you the best, Janhavi. Small businesses are the heart of Mumbai. Hope you're open again soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
How is Janhavi doing now?
Hope things get better soon, Janhavi. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Mumbai.
Praying for you, Janhavi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Gatineau.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Janhavi?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing display cabinets and a cooler, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.
Thinking of you and your family, Janhavi. Hope this works out for you. God bless
Hope things get better soon, Janhavi. Looking forward to the next update
Hope it all works out. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We're a small family in Ekurhuleni but we're thinking of you. God bless
Thanks for sharing this, Janhavi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Mumbai.
Wishing you the best, Janhavi. Hope you make a strong comeback. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Janhavi. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Ciudad de México donated after I showed her your page. Love from Ciudad de México
You're not alone, Janhavi. Small businesses are the heart of Mumbai. Hope you're open again soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
Wishing you the best, Janhavi. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Don't give up
Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 4 people at work. Greetings from Dammam.
Hope it all works out, Janhavi. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
stay strong, Janhavi. Hope you make a strong comeback. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too