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Help Rafael restart a roadside café in Makati after a long illness and repossession
Rafael has run a roadside café for twelve years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $750 will put it back on its feet.
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For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Makati. In November, a long illness and repossession 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 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $750 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $410
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $130
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
• Working capital for the first month: $110
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Rafael
Quick update: $61 raised so far (8%). the plan for replacing an espresso machine and grinder is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Update from Makati: we've started the first stage. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($55). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.
- Saanvi R. Grewal 🇮🇳 · $22
- Anonymous 🇪🇹 · $100
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $5.50
“Best of luck. Hope the February deadline works out. - Abuja”
- Anonymous 🇷🇴 · $30
- Katherine L. Figueroa 🇺🇸 · $25
“Blessings. My neighbor told me about this one. - Dallas”
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Stay strong. Hope you get there. Love from Awka
Best of luck. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My neighbor in Quezon City donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Quezon City
hang in there. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.