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Back to business - Elena's comeback in Buenos Aires
Elena lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $1,250 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For six years I have run a roadside café in Buenos Aires. In January, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $1,250 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $780
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $170
• Shop repairs and licensing: $150
• Working capital for the first month: $150
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless.
Thinking of you, Elena. Hope you make a strong comeback. My neighbor in Dortmund donated after I showed her your page. All the best.
Hang in there, Elena. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Jakarta.