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Back to business - Shivam's comeback in Miami
Shivam has run a roadside café for fifteen years; a fire in the building destroyed the equipment, and $3,050 will put it back on its feet.
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For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Miami. 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 Sunday, and I employed 3 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 $3,050 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $980
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $770
• Shop repairs and licensing: $650
• Working capital for the first month: $650
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shivam.
It's all in the list in the story. replacing an espresso machine and grinder is the big one at $980, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.
thinking of you and your family, Shivam. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from San Diego
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Shivam?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing an espresso machine and grinder, advice is welcome too. Appreciate you taking the time.
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update.
Wishing you the best, Shivam. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update
Keep going, Shivam. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it