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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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Deborah C. Joseph
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Wellington
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 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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  • Henrik Löfgren

    So sorry you're going through this, Deborah. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Wellington.

    • Suresh K. BhardwajPhoto verified

      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

      • Daniel E. Rodríguez

        Hope it all works out, Deborah. This could happen to any of us.

        • Juliana Ingrid Teixeira

          Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Tarragona.

          • Irfan Babar Naqvi

            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!

            • Anthony B. BurtonID verified

              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

              • Birgit Renate Heinrich

                best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless!

                • Ramesh P. Joshi

                  Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Buenos Aires.

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