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Start-up fund for Terry: reopening a flower stall after a storm that collapsed the roof
A flower stall in Los Angeles needs help replacing display cabinets and a cooler after a storm that collapsed the roof.
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For twelve years I have run a flower stall in Los Angeles. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof took display cabinets and a cooler. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, 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 $5,000 goes:
• Replacing display cabinets and a cooler: $3,250
• Initial stock: seasonal flowers: $640
• Shop repairs and licensing: $490
• Working capital for the first month: $620
If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
- Terry
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Wishing you the best, Terry. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Thanks for sharing this, Terry. It takes guts to ask. Well done.