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Ezra needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
A roadside café in Albany needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after the demolition of the market.
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For six years I have run a roadside café in Albany. 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 Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $3,200 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,700
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $620
• Shop repairs and licensing: $270
• Working capital for the first month: $610
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Ezra
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Thinking of you, Ezra. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Comilla!
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.
rooting for you, Ezra. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Regensburg so I could bring a meal. All the best.
small businesses are the heart of Albany. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Ezra. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected