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Back to business - Isla's comeback in San Diego
Isla has run a roadside café for three years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $4,200 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a roadside café in San Diego. In August, a break-in 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 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $4,200 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,800
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $290
• Shop repairs and licensing: $630
• Working capital for the first month: $480
If you're reading this, thank you.
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- Brigitte Elke Pohl 🇩🇪 · $200
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“Every little bit. My sister told me about this one. - Gazipur”
- Tomás F. Escobar 🇪🇸 · $25
- Leah N. Banks 🇺🇸 · $39.50
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- Anonymous 🇨🇦 · $10
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“Good luck. Been where you are, it gets better. - Howrah”
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- Gifty Adjoa Ntim 🇬🇭 · $100
- Himari Nakamura 🇯🇵 · $20
- Elsa Rina Hutapea 🇮🇩 · $10
- Shafiq Sajib Saha 🇧🇩 · $15
- Liza E. Agustin 🇵🇭 · $25
“God bless. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Bacoor”
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- James B. Bridges 🇺🇸 · $15
- Evi Yvonne Bosman 🇳🇱 · $5
- Lauren Rose 🇺🇸 · $25
- Gabriela B. Lozano 🇪🇸 · $25
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Thanks for sharing this, Isla. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update.