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Help Denise restart a roadside café in San Diego after a break-in
Denise lost an espresso machine and grinder to a break-in and needs $3,350 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in San Diego. In June, 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 Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $3,350 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,650
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $590
• Shop repairs and licensing: $340
• Working capital for the first month: $770
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Denise
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Wishing you peace, Denise. Your post was clear and honest. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
how is Denise doing now?
Hang in there, Denise. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Seongnam
stay strong. Shared this with my family. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of San Diego.
Hope things get better soon, Denise. Hope this works out for you. Love from Recife.
hope it all works out, Denise. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Paarl!
Sending strength, Denise. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update.