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Help Ruth restart a roadside café in Birmingham after a break-in

Ruth lost an espresso machine and grinder to a break-in and needs $2,550 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Ruth A. Coleman
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Birmingham
For nine years I have run a roadside café in Birmingham. In June, 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 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $2,550 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,100 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $630 • Shop repairs and licensing: $470 • Working capital for the first month: $350 With deep gratitude, Ruth
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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  • Rhea J. ConcepcionPhoto verified

    Best of luck, Ruth. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.

    • Isabelle S. Mills

      Thanks for sharing this, Ruth. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • Gang Yong Tian

        sending love, Ruth. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Birmingham.

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