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Help Carter restart a roadside café in New York after a break-in
Carter lost an espresso machine and grinder to a break-in and needs $3,950 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
🇺🇸 New York, United States3,342 views
For three years I have run a roadside café in New York. In April, 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 8 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 $3,950 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $550
• Shop repairs and licensing: $550
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,850
Thank you for reading my story.
- Carter
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Hang in there. Small businesses are the heart of New York. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Lagos.
You're not alone. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Seoul this morning. Love from Seoul.
Stay strong, Carter. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best
Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Moscow so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Laredo
Sending strength, Carter. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
Stay strong. Hope the shop reopens soon. After 17 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Thika.
Small businesses are the heart of New York. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Narayanganj
Good luck, Carter. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Lahore this morning. Thinking of New York.