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Back to business - Paul's comeback in Kelowna

Paul lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $2,350 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Paul Moreau
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Kelowna
For six years I have run a roadside café in Kelowna. In July, 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 Sunday, and I employed 2 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 $2,350 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,500 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $520 • Shop repairs and licensing: $330 Thanks for being kind about this. - Paul
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Mutua Kipchoge Mollel

    Sending love, Paul. Hope you make a strong comeback. Sent it to 7 people at work.

    • Irene A. Castillo

      Sending good thoughts, Paul. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Aditi A. Arora

        So sorry you're going through this. Small businesses are the heart of Kelowna. Hope you're open again soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

        • Fernanda Morales

          Stay strong. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.

          • Susana L. Maldonado

            thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Fort Worth but we're thinking of you.

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