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Back to business - Pradeep's comeback in Saket
Pradeep has run a roadside café for six years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $450 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a roadside café in Saket. In August, 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $450 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $220
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $45
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $85
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
Updates from Pradeep
Update from Saket: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 25% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Lubna Maryam Said 🇪🇬 · $37.50
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
“All the best. Saw your post and had to give. - Augusta”
- Keith J. Hendricks 🇬🇧 · $80
- Véronique Masson 🇫🇷 · $31
“Hope things get better. Hope you get the rest soon. - Saint-Étienne”
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Thanks for sharing this, Pradeep. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Birmingham so I could bring a meal