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Help Hala restart a roadside café in Heliopolis after a break-in
Hala lost an espresso machine and grinder to a break-in and needs $150 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For six years I have run a roadside café in Heliopolis. In July, 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 Friday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $150 goes:
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $55
• Working capital for the first month: $65
• Shop repairs and licensing: $30
Thank you so much.
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- Emilio N. Luna 🇲🇽 · $29
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Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. All the best!
Hang in there, Hala. Hope you make a strong comeback. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Hope it all works out, Hala. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
Hope things get better soon, Hala. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Essen.
Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to San Miguel de Tucumán so I could bring a meal.
You're not alone, Hala. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings!