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Ezekiel needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Ezekiel lost an espresso machine and grinder to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $3,250 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Rockford. In July, a storm that collapsed the roof took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $3,250 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,650
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $600
• Shop repairs and licensing: $320
• Working capital for the first month: $680
Glad we found this place.
- Ezekiel
Updates from Ezekiel
Small update. $439 so far, the plan for initial stock: coffee and pastries is now scheduled.
7% there. I made the first payment toward replacing an espresso machine and grinder. Thank you.
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Thinking of you, Ezekiel. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Small businesses are the heart of Rockford. Hope you're open again soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
sending good thoughts, Ezekiel. This could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Rockford.
wishing you the best, Ezekiel. Hope you make a strong comeback. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.