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Ian needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Ian has run a roadside café for three years; the demolition of the market destroyed the equipment, and $2,900 will put it back on its feet.
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For three years I have run a roadside café in Birmingham. In April, the demolition of the market took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 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 $2,900 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,850
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $440
• Shop repairs and licensing: $350
• Working capital for the first month: $260
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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Hope it all works out, Ian. I hope things turn around soon.
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We're a small family in Stockholm but we're thinking of you. Love from Stockholm.
Hope you make a strong comeback. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Juazeiro do Norte.
Thanks for sharing this, Ian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 11 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Ian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.