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Back to business - Sebastian's comeback in Newcastle
Sebastian has run a roadside café for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,650 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a roadside café in Newcastle. In September, a long illness and repossession 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,650 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,600
• Working capital for the first month: $590
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $460
Thanks for being kind about this.
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Sending strength. Hope this works out for you. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Zaria
wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Asaba
Wishing you peace. Small businesses are the heart of Newcastle. Hope you're open again soon. My neighbor in Austin donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Kozhikode.
Praying for you, Sebastian. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Newcastle.
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 11 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.