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Help Seema restart a roadside café in Bengaluru after floodwater
Seema lost an espresso machine and grinder to floodwater and needs $600 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For six years I have run a roadside café in Bengaluru. In January, floodwater took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Thursday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $600 goes:
• Working capital for the first month: $120
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $380
• Shop repairs and licensing: $100
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Seema
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“Blessings. Only $26 but hope it helps. - Grenoble”
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“Happy to help. Thought of Seema all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
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“Wishing you the best. My father told me about this one. - Patna”
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best of luck, Seema. Gave what I could, wish it was more!
Keep going, Seema. Hope this works out for you.
Wishing you the best, Seema. Hope the shop reopens soon. My neighbor in San Diego donated after I showed her your page
wishing you the best, Seema. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Dublin.
Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Frankfurt so I could bring a meal. Love from Enugu.