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Back to business - Willow's comeback in Red Deer

Willow lost an espresso machine and grinder to floodwater and needs $2,750 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

🇨🇦 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada1,433 views
Willow B. Watkins
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Red Deer
For four years I have run a roadside café in Red Deer. In February, 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 2 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 $2,750 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,000 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $350 • Working capital for the first month: $400 Thank you so much. - Willow
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  • Lawrence D. Wallace

    Sending good thoughts, Willow. Your post was clear and honest. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Love from Joliet.

    • Gamze Melek DoğanID verified

      Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Södertälje.

      • Osamu Goro Uchida

        Good luck. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money!

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