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

Ali has run a roadside café for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,200 will put it back on its feet.

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Ali Mustafa Habib
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Dammam
For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Dammam. In June, a long illness and repossession took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,200 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,300 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $340 • Shop repairs and licensing: $350 • Working capital for the first month: $210 Glad we found this place.
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  1. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($438). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Elijah S. AvilaQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ali!

    • Ali Mustafa HabibOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. replacing an espresso machine and grinder comes first ($1,300) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Elena B. Pacheco

    Hope it all works out, Ali. Hope you get there. Love from Erie.

    • Santiago Quincy

      Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 30 people at work. All the best

      • Tania Maliha DuttaAddress verified

        Keep going, Ali. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings

        • Lúcia Tatiane Martins

          Thinking of you, Ali. It takes guts to ask. Well done. All the best.

          • Yakubu Kingsley Ajayi

            good luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Sent it to 14 people at work. Thinking of Dammam.

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