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Chirag needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Chirag has run a roadside café for twelve years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Nagpur. In June, a break-in took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 1 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 $750 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $460
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $125
• Shop repairs and licensing: $50
• Working capital for the first month: $115
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
Updates from Chirag
Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($151). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
Small update. $65 so far, I made the first payment toward replacing an espresso machine and grinder.
Update from Nagpur: I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Nagpur