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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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Ezra Price
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Albany
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
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Winnie Nafula Waweru

    Thinking of you, Ezra. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Comilla!

    • Godwin Ogunleye

      Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.

      • Phong Sơn Tieu

        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.

        • Kwaku Kobina AbdulID verified

          small businesses are the heart of Albany. Hope you're open again soon. Don't give up. Take care.

          • Camille L. Ramirez

            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

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