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Back to business - Elise's comeback in Lyon

A roadside café in Lyon needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.

🇫🇷 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France317 views
Elise Camille Colin
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Lyon
For four years I have run a roadside café in Lyon. In August, 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,600 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $720 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $260 • Shop repairs and licensing: $390 • Working capital for the first month: $230 Thanks for being kind about this. - Elise

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  • Praying for you, Elise. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Lyon.

    • Thinking of you, Elise. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Gwagwalada.

      • stay strong, Elise. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together.

        • praying for you. Hope the shop reopens soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

          • Keep going, Elise. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Buenos Aires

            • Wishing you peace. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Dammam.

              • stay strong, Elise. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

                • Susana K. ValdezPhoto verified

                  Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Mississauga

                  • Praying for you, Elise. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

                    • Devi S. MaharajPhoto verified

                      Take care, Elise. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Albuquerque.

                      • best of luck, Elise. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                        • Ruth D. JenningsID verified

                          Take care, Elise. This could happen to any of us. Love from Seville.

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