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Help Valentina restart a roadside café in Los Angeles after a storm that collapsed the roof
Valentina has run a roadside café for three years; a storm that collapsed the roof destroyed the equipment, and $2,600 will put it back on its feet.
🇺🇸 California, United States2,453 views
For three years I have run a roadside café in Los Angeles. In May, a storm that collapsed the roof 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 3 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,600 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,050
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $360
• Shop repairs and licensing: $360
• Working capital for the first month: $830
Thank you for reading my story.
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so sorry you're going through this, Valentina. Shared it with a few friends.
Sending love, Valentina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Khulna
Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Surabaya.
Hang in there, Valentina. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Zapopan.
Best of luck, Valentina. I hope things turn around soon.
sending good thoughts. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Good luck, Valentina. Small businesses are the heart of Los Angeles. Hope you're open again soon. God bless.
Sending good thoughts, Valentina. Your post was clear and honest.
Keep going. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Brescia this morning. Blessings.