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

Isha lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $500 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Isha F. Karandikar
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Mumbai
For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Mumbai. In October, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 10 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 $500 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $150 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $100 • Shop repairs and licensing: $105 • Working capital for the first month: $145 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Isha

Updates from Isha

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($102 in total) the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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