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Help Hazel restart a roadside café in Shreveport after a break-in
Hazel has run a roadside café for six years; a break-in destroyed the equipment, and $2,950 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States1,167 views
For six years I have run a roadside café in Shreveport. 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 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 $2,950 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,150
• Working capital for the first month: $370
• Shop repairs and licensing: $430
With deep gratitude,
Hazel
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Sending strength, Hazel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double
hope it all works out, Hazel. Looking forward to the next update.