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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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Kai H. Vance
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San Diego
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
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Brooks N. Obrien

    Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Bari

    • Roman S. Vance

      Sending love, Kai. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Quezon City!

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