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Back to business - Kai's comeback in San Diego
Kai has run a roadside café for twelve years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $4,700 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a roadside café in San Diego. In June, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $4,700 goes:
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $530
• Shop repairs and licensing: $760
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $3,410
With deep gratitude,
Kai
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Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Bari
Sending love, Kai. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Quezon City!