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Back to business - Javier's comeback in San Sebastián
Javier has run a roadside café for six years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,200 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a roadside café in San Sebastián. In May, a long illness and repossession 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $2,200 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $970
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $450
• Shop repairs and licensing: $390
• Working capital for the first month: $390
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
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stay strong, Javier. Small businesses are the heart of San Sebastián. Hope you're open again soon. All the best
hope things get better soon. Hope the shop reopens soon. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Soweto
it takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Praying for you, Javier. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Barcelona but we're thinking of you. Love from Barcelona
Thanks for sharing this. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.