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Help Deborah restart a roadside café in Wellington after a fire in the building
Deborah lost an espresso machine and grinder to a fire in the building and needs $1,850 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a roadside café in Wellington. In November, a fire in the building 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $1,850 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $950
• Shop repairs and licensing: $490
• Working capital for the first month: $410
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So sorry you're going through this, Deborah. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Wellington.
Best of luck, Deborah. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
Hope it all works out, Deborah. This could happen to any of us.
Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Tarragona.
stay strong. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Ibadan but we're thinking of you. Love from Ibadan!
You're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Wellington
best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless!
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Buenos Aires.