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Back to business - Javier's comeback in Greensboro

Javier lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $3,600 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

🇺🇸 Greensboro, North Carolina, United States1,627 views
Javier B. Paredes
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Greensboro
For four years I have run a roadside café in Greensboro. In June, 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 Monday, and I employed 1 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 $3,600 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,950 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $640 • Shop repairs and licensing: $260 • Working capital for the first month: $750 Thanks for reading all this.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Javier

  1. Update from Greensboro: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($299). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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2.6(5 reviews)

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  • Iván T. Nava🇲🇽Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Florence Irene Ouma🇺🇬Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Maryna Viktoria Sorokin🇷🇺Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Trustworthy helper

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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