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Back to business - Stefano's comeback in Rome

Stefano has run a roadside café for four years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $2,750 will put it back on its feet.

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Stefano Edoardo Ferrara
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For four years I have run a roadside café in Rome. In October, floodwater 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $2,750 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,900 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $180 • Shop repairs and licensing: $430 • Working capital for the first month: $240 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Stefano

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,367 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,559 in total) I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Small update. $902 so far, I made the first payment toward initial stock: coffee and pastries.

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  • Avery Chen

    Sending good thoughts, Stefano. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

    • Chloe MejiaQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Stefano.

      • Stefano Edoardo FerraraOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sure. The biggest one is replacing an espresso machine and grinder, $1,900. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Beatrix L. Mazibuko

      Praying for you, Stefano. Shared this with my family. After 17 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

      • Giang Huy Bui

        hope things get better soon, Stefano. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

        • Kamran Omer Iqbal

          everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Alexandria so I could bring a meal. All the best.

          • Eun-kyung Jeon

            sending love, Stefano. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

            • Zofia Agnieszka Zawadzki

              Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Rome

              • Zawadi Faith Karanja

                You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Ribeirão Preto.

                • Isla D. Hatfield

                  Hope things get better soon, Stefano. Small businesses are the heart of Rome. Hope you're open again soon. Thinking of Rome

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