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Dylan needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
A roadside café in Bronx needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.
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For four years I have run a roadside café in Bronx. In July, the demolition of the market 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,050 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $860
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $890
• Shop repairs and licensing: $300
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Dylan
Updates from Dylan
Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($132). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month.
Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($132). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for initial stock: coffee and pastries is now scheduled.
Update from Bronx: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 3% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Bronx