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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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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
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Best of luck, Ruth. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.
Thanks for sharing this, Ruth. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
sending love, Ruth. Looking forward to the next update. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Thinking of Birmingham.