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Help Levi restart a roadside café in London after the demolition of the market

Levi lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $3,150 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

🇬🇧 London, England, United Kingdom2,462 views
Levi K. Whitmore
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For nine years I have run a roadside café in London. In October, 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 Friday, 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. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $3,150 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,250 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $330 • Shop repairs and licensing: $195 • Working capital for the first month: $375 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.

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    Exceeded expectations

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Thinking of you. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Bangkok donated after I showed her your page. Love from Bangkok.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Levi. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

      • Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

        • Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Jinja so I could bring a meal. Take care.

          • stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted.

            • take care, Levi. Shared it with a few friends. God bless

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