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Help Aline restart a roadside café in Curitiba after a storm that collapsed the roof

A roadside café in Curitiba needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a storm that collapsed the roof.

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Aline Manuela Freitas
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Curitiba
For three years I have run a roadside café in Curitiba. In June, 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 1 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $450 goes: • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $240 • Shop repairs and licensing: $95 • Working capital for the first month: $115 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Aline

  1. Thank you all. We're at 44% now ($198). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($115). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. - Aline

  3. Update from Curitiba: we've started the first stage. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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1.8(4 reviews)

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  • Jessica Lisa Schmidt🇩🇪Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Anderson Anderson Ramos🇧🇷Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Loan Oanh Luong🇻🇳Verified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Duha Yasmin Fahmy🇺🇸Verified helper
    Outstanding person

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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