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Start-up fund for Patrick: reopening a flower stall after a long illness and repossession
Patrick lost display cabinets and a cooler to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,900 to reopen a flower stall and support the family.
🇺🇸 California, United States4,368 views
For four years I have run a flower stall in San Jose. In March, a long illness and repossession 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 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,900 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $1,350
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $710
• Shop repairs and licensing: $420
• Working capital for the first month: $420
With deep gratitude,
Patrick
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Rooting for you, Patrick. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Rochester.
Hope it all works out, Patrick. Hope you make a strong comeback
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of San Jose.
Hope things get better soon, Patrick. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of San Jose.
Sending strength. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Wish I lived closer to Surakarta so I could bring a meal. God bless.