MoneySmall business
Back to business - Aiden's comeback in San Antonio
A roadside café in San Antonio needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.
🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States837 views
For six years I have run a roadside café in San Antonio. In May, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Sunday, 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 $3,700 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,100
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $410
• Shop repairs and licensing: $600
• Working capital for the first month: $590
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- Aiden
Updates from Aiden
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
- Garima J. Bedi 🇮🇳 · $15
- Rekha E. Rathore 🇮🇳 · $5
- Jack Gomez 🇨🇦 · $100
“Thinking of you - Mississauga”
- Valentin Olivier Cousin 🇫🇷 · $61
- Andile Maharaj 🇿🇦 · $25
“Keep your head up. Small amount but sent with love. - Ekurhuleni”
- Nakato Sarah Massawe 🇰🇪 · $10
- Kwesi Emmanuel Antwi 🇬🇭 · $20
- Rowena D. Flores 🇵🇭 · $10
“Thought of Aiden all day after reading this. - Quezon City”
- Douglas S. Wagner 🇬🇧 · $189
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
Wishing you peace, Aiden. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.