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Back to business - Wambui's comeback in Entebbe
A roadside café in Entebbe needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a fire in the building.
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For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Entebbe. In November, 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 Friday, and I employed 1 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 $500 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $330
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $45
• Shop repairs and licensing: $95
• Working capital for the first month: $30
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- Wambui
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I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.
Good luck, Wambui. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Augusta.
Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. After 16 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings
sending good thoughts, Wambui. Hope this works out for you
Wishing you the best, Wambui. Shared this with my family. All the best