
Secure Toxyfree's Future for Sustainable Living
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We are TOXYFREE, a unique, toxin-free retail store and digital class resource founded by a passionate husband and wife team. Our mission is to improve and protect health by offering toxin-free and plastic-free items that actively counter harmful environmental toxins.
We have self-funded our business until now, maxing out our credit cards and loans. Despite our success in attracting media attention and impacting lives, sales at our current physical location have been low because of our challenging visibility, putting our business at risk. We've been selected to move to a coveted street-front location where other businesses have reported quadrupling their sales after relocating from an interior location. This move is more than just a change of address; it's a lifeline that could save TOXYFREE and everything it stands for.
Since our funds are maxed we are asking for your help to move to a location where we can thrive as a business and to continue to help people flourish in a more toxin-free environment.
Transparency is a cornerstone of TOXYFREE, and it extends to our financial needs as well. Here's a clear breakdown of where your generous donations will be directed:
New Internet & Installation: $300
An essential for processing sales; running our day-to-day operations and online store.
New Food License: $78
A new license is required when changing locations.
Street Signs for Building: $300-$500
The current signs name the previous business.
Moving Help: $200 (estimated)
The movers we will hire charge $20/hr. Our financials require us to move within a few hours.
Moveable Wall: $2,000
A cost-effective solution for utilizing our larger space without filling it with additional product. (To fill the store with product could cost up to $100K)
Wall Shelving, Decor, and Branding: $2,000
Creating an inviting and on-brand environment.
New Business Cards and Checks with Updated Address: $200
A small but critical aspect of our business operations.
Electrical Wiring for the Oven: $800
Essential for our in-store samples, demos, and classes.
Storeroom Sink and Shelving: $300-$500
We're hoping to retain some fixtures from the previous tenant, but they still require an investment.
Contingency Funds: For unexpected expenses or items we may have overlooked.
Should we surpass our initial fundraising goal, we also have aspirations of:
Repainting: $3,000
A fresh coat of paint to align with the TOXYFREE aesthetic.
New Flooring: $5,000
A durable, toxin-free surface that stands up to high traffic.
Your contributions will go far beyond just keeping our doors open; they will enhance every aspect of the TOXYFREE experience.
The essentials add up to $6,578. Essentials plus painting and floors is $14,578.
Co-organizers (2)
Behzad Afshar-Naseri
Organizer
Stillwater, MN

Laura Paulisich
Co-organizer