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Start-up fund for Letícia: reopening a flower stall after a fire in the building
Letícia has run a flower stall for twelve years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $900 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a flower stall in São Paulo. In January, 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 Saturday, and I employed 3 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 $900 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $430
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $220
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $150
I hope life is good to you.
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Letícia?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing display cabinets and a cooler, advice is welcome too. Thanks for looking so closely.
Stay strong, Letícia. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Newcastle donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Newcastle
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Letícia!
Praying for you, Letícia. Small businesses are the heart of São Paulo. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Edinburgh this morning. Greetings from Edinburgh.
Wishing you the best, Letícia. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
So sorry you're going through this, Letícia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Coyoacán
Wishing you the best. Hope the shop reopens soon. All the best.