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Help Samuel restart a roadside café in Phoenix after a fire in the building

A roadside café in Phoenix needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a fire in the building.

🇺🇸 Phoenix, Arizona, United States1,993 views
Samuel C. Yates
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Phoenix
For nine years I have run a roadside café in Phoenix. In December, a fire in the building took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 12 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 $1,750 goes: • Working capital for the first month: $460 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $360 • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $930 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

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1.7(3 reviews)

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  • Nitin A. Deshmukh🇮🇳Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Nabil Ghassan Said🇸🇦Verified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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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    Trustworthy helper

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Amelia L. Carr

    thinking of you, Samuel. Hope this works out for you. Take care

    • Clement Ebo AddoVerified organization

      Hope it all works out, Samuel. Hope this works out for you.

      • Nicolás Delgado

        Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Vancouver donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.

        • Willow Stewart

          hope things get better soon. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Boulogne-Billancourt.

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