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Start-up fund for Lillian: reopening a flower stall after floodwater
Lillian has run a flower stall for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $4,250 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a flower stall in Rockford. In May, 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $4,250 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,300
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $650
• Shop repairs and licensing: $530
• Working capital for the first month: $770
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Lillian
Updates from Lillian
Update from Rockford: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 30% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
12% there. I made the first payment toward replacing display cabinets and a cooler. Thank you.
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wishing you the best, Lillian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Sending good thoughts, Lillian. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.
Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Rockford
stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Mumbai.
Wishing you peace, Lillian. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Lillian. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Akron
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Üsküdar
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bekasi
So sorry you're going through this, Lillian. This could happen to any of us. I'll check back for the next update.
Thinking of you, Lillian. Looking forward to the next update. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings!
Sending good thoughts, Lillian. Your post was clear and honest. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Kano.
This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Rockford.
Hope it all works out, Lillian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
Wishing you the best, Lillian. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Blessings.
Keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page.
take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Liverpool
Thanks for sharing this, Lillian. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.
Praying for you, Lillian. Small businesses are the heart of Rockford. Hope you're open again soon. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Rockford.