Let’s help Hana-ya!

Hi,

I'm a fellow Sunnyside, Queens resident, starting this fundraiser to help our local florist, Hana-Ya. 

Hana-Ya has been serving the Sunnyside neighborhood for almost a year. She has brought so much joy to the community with her beautiful and very affordable floral arrangements; a service like no other. 

Unfortunately, the owner of her store, from whom she rents the space, has been harassing her for quite some time now. He has recently demanded that she pay an exorbitant amount of money  upfront as "facility charge," aside from rent money, which Hana-Ya always delivers on time. In addition to other issues, the store owner recently locked Hana-Ya out of her store, resulting in a day's sales loss. 

The landlord has dared Hana-Ya to press legal charges if she wants, but unfortunately, the route to legal charges comes with a lot of expense. The only option for Hana-Ya  is to deliver the "facility charge”. 

Hana-Ya is doing her best by putting everything towards this requested amount. As part of this community, we can help repay Hana-Ya's kindness and phenomenal service by helping contribute  during this challenging time. Let’s help her reach the goal of raising $5000. 

If you know Hana-Ya, you have experienced a service, where she goes above and beyond for her customers. She is  genuinely invested in her customer’s needs and sees you more than just a customer. Besides being a local favorite, she’s a doting mother to two daughters and an amazing human being. To everyone, that has ever crossed paths with Hana-Ya or received joy from any of the flowers by Hana-Ya, please help show your support. No amount is too small. And if you can't donate any money, please let the store owner (located at the corner of 47th Street and Queens Blvd-on the north side and right next to Little Friends Pre-School) know that you are not happy with their treatment of Hana-Ya. 

Hana-Ya has recently announced that she is closing her store and taking this time to be with her family. She plans to return in the spring to continue sharing her love for flowers with her customers.

 I am humbly requesting Sunnyside's residents and anybody reading this, to come together and show solidarity towards one of our favorite local businesses.

Please help save our local business! Please help Hana-Ya!

Thank you.