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Back to business - Luca's comeback in Los Angeles

Luca lost an espresso machine and grinder to a fire in the building and needs $3,200 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Luca D. Scott
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Los Angeles
For nine years I have run a roadside café in Los Angeles. In August, a fire in the building 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $3,200 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,950 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $300 • Shop repairs and licensing: $390 • Working capital for the first month: $560 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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    Helped when no one else could

    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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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Wyatt B. WoodID verified

    Stay strong, Luca. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.

    • Piumi Dilani Zoysa

      sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Limerick.

      • Sione B. Williams

        sending strength, Luca. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Los Angeles.

        • Hatem Ghassan Haddad

          Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 17 people at work.

          • Tâm Như Phan

            Hope it all works out, Luca. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

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