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Hossain needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café

Hossain has run a roadside café for three years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $300 will put it back on its feet.

🇧🇩 Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh842 views
Hossain Mizanur Dutta
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Savar
For three years I have run a roadside café in Savar. In August, a long illness and repossession 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 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $300 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $210 • Shop repairs and licensing: $50 • Working capital for the first month: $40 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Hossain
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Hossain

  1. 36% there. I made the first payment toward working capital for the first month. Thank you.

  2. Small update. $194 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Geeta W. Bhatia🇮🇳Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Professional and kind

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Deborah L. Butler

    Thinking of you and your family, Hossain. Your post was clear and honest. All the best.

    • Bennett Schwartz

      Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Zapopan

      • Vijay H. Chaudhary

        Take care. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Scranton this morning.

        $324 raised of $300

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