Maria Concepcion
A loan of $1,250 helps to purchase artificial flowers, stationery, floral foam and other supplies to create floral arrangements.
Maria Concepcion's story
María is legally married, but has been separated for 3 years. She lives with her 16-year-old son and does not have any relatives living abroad. She owns a flower store, which she set up 10 years ago and works seasonally. Her skills are self-taught. María works every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 AM to 4 PM.
She is applying for a loan because it will allow her to expand and diversify her business offering. María will use the loan to purchase artificial flowers, stationery, floral foam and other supplies to create flower arrangements, thus meeting her customers' demands. She hopes that bulk purchasing supplies will reduce her costs and increase her profits.
María dreams of becoming financially stable in order to improve her family's living conditions and remodel her home.
Translated from Spanish by Kiva volunteerEmma Phillips. View original language description.