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Back to business - Arianna's comeback in Manchester
Arianna has run a roadside café for four years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $3,150 will put it back on its feet.
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For four years I have run a roadside café in Manchester. In April, 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 Thursday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,150 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,700
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $490
• Shop repairs and licensing: $390
• Working capital for the first month: $570
Thank you so much.
- Arianna
Updates from Arianna
We're at 15% thanks to 6 of you. the plan for replacing an espresso machine and grinder is now scheduled. More news soon.
13% there. the plan for initial stock: coffee and pastries is now scheduled. Thank you.
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- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $50
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- Kwasi Ekow Annan 🇬🇭 · $20
“Praying for you. Saw your post and had to give. - Tarkwa”
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“Hang in there. My mother told me about this one. - Sakai”
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $15
- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $5
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Wishing you the best, Arianna. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 33 people at work
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Manchester.