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Help Million restart a roadside café in Jimma after a storm that collapsed the roof

Million lost an espresso machine and grinder to a storm that collapsed the roof and needs $450 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Million Tesfaye Jemal
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Jimma
For four years I have run a roadside café in Jimma. In September, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 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. Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go. Where the $450 goes: • Shop repairs and licensing: $70 • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $310 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $70 Thanks for being kind about this. - Million
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Faruk Rashed Barua

    Thanks for sharing this, Million. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Mecca so I could bring a meal

    • Oleksandr Nikolai Sidorenko

      Sending good thoughts, Million. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

      • Wellington Ronaldo Paiva

        It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 31 people at work. Take care.

        • Wilfredo J. Pangilinan

          Thinking of you and your family, Million. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Aadhya L. MalhotraPhoto verified

            You're not alone, Million. Hope you get there. I hope January is when things finally get easier

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