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Start-up fund for Nicholas: reopening a flower stall after floodwater
Nicholas lost display cabinets and a cooler to floodwater and needs $3,150 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
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For three years I have run a flower stall in San Jose. In July, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,150 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $2,000
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $950
• Shop repairs and licensing: $200
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Nicholas
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Good luck, Nicholas. Small businesses are the heart of San Jose. Hope you're open again soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Hawassa
Sending strength, Nicholas. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Nottingham
hope it all works out, Nicholas. Your post was clear and honest.
hang in there. This could happen to any of us. After 23 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Giza
Stay strong, Nicholas. Hope the shop reopens soon. Thinking of San Jose.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Bacoor.
Take care, Nicholas. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted.
Rooting for you. Small businesses are the heart of San Jose. Hope you're open again soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Oakland.
sending good thoughts, Nicholas. Hope the shop reopens soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
You're not alone, Nicholas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of San Jose.