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Gerald needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Gerald has run a roadside café for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $700 will put it back on its feet.
🇵🇭 Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines626 views
For six years I have run a roadside café in Makati. In July, 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 Tuesday, and I employed 2 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 $700 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $460
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $100
• Shop repairs and licensing: $80
• Working capital for the first month: $60
Glad we found this place.
- Gerald
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“Hang in there. From Ibadan with love.”
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Nagpur so I could bring a meal.
hope you make a strong comeback. Greetings from Amsterdam.
Hang in there. Hope you make a strong comeback. I'll check back for the next update. God bless!
Thinking of you and your family, Gerald. Hope the shop reopens soon. Blessings.
rooting for you, Gerald. I hope things turn around soon.
Good luck, Gerald. Shared this with my family. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Praying for you, Gerald. Shared this with my family. God bless.
Sending love, Gerald. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Thanks for sharing this, Gerald. Your post was clear and honest.
good luck. Shared this with my family. Love from Phuket.