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Alberto needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café

Alberto lost an espresso machine and grinder to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $2,650 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Alberto E. Gómez
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Minneapolis
For four years I have run a roadside café in Minneapolis. In November, a storm that collapsed the roof took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $2,650 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,150 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $500 • Shop repairs and licensing: $360 • Working capital for the first month: $640 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Audrey G. Jennings

    Good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 8 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless!

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