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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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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
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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