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Help Evelyn restart a roadside café in London after the demolition of the market
Evelyn lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $1,600 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For four years I have run a roadside café in London. In August, the demolition of the market 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 7 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 $1,600 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $460
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $810
• Shop repairs and licensing: $330
With deep gratitude,
Evelyn
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You're not alone. Small businesses are the heart of London. Hope you're open again soon.
Praying for you, Evelyn. Hope you make a strong comeback. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. Don't give up. All the best.
Keep going, Evelyn. Hope you make a strong comeback. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Duisburg.
Wishing you the best, Evelyn. This could happen to any of us. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
wishing you the best, Evelyn. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together.
Hope things get better soon, Evelyn. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless
Wishing you peace, Evelyn. Hope you make a strong comeback. Take care.
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Kano.