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Back to business - Aaron's comeback in Corpus Christi
Aaron lost an espresso machine and grinder to a fire in the building and needs $3,400 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For six years I have run a roadside café in Corpus Christi. In May, a fire in the building took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Saturday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,400 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,750
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $490
• Working capital for the first month: $610
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Aaron
Small update. $2,402 so far, I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
We're at 20% thanks to 22 of you. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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- Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $25
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“Hope things get better. I'm in Boston, thinking of you. - Boston”
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“Thinking of you. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Seoul”
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“Happy to help. Thought of Aaron all day after reading this. - Juiz de Fora”
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good luck. Small businesses are the heart of Corpus Christi. Hope you're open again soon. Put this on a community board in Mesa this morning
I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. After 30 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless
hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Bahir Dar.
Best of luck, Aaron. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Rooting for you. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. All the best
Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Badagry