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

A roadside café in Guadalupe needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a fire in the building.

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Julián N. Quiroga
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Guadalupe
For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Guadalupe. In March, a fire in the building took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Sunday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 5 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 $1,200 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $790 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $120 • Shop repairs and licensing: $130 • Working capital for the first month: $160 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Julián

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  • Francois G. Moodley 🇿🇦 · $100

    “Rooting for you. My cousin told me about this one. - Durban”

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  • Paisley Calloway 🇺🇸 · $71

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Julián all day after reading this. - Laredo”

  • Quinn A. Schwartz 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Every little bit. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Laredo”

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  • Zewditu Hanna Demissie🇪🇹Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Domenico Nicola Morelli🇮🇹Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

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

  • Michael W. Edwards🇺🇸Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Best of luck, Julián. I hope things turn around soon.

    • Stay strong, Julián. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Riyadh.

      • Take care. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. All the best

        • It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Dammam.

          • Hang in there. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Guadalupe

            • Sending love, Julián. Shared this with my family. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Guadalupe.

              • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

                • sending good thoughts, Julián. Small businesses are the heart of Guadalupe. Hope you're open again soon. Love from Kyiv.

                  • Keep going, Julián. Hope the shop reopens soon. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings!

                    • Thinking of you and your family. Hope the shop reopens soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Guadalupe.

                      • I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Thinking of Guadalupe.

                        • Hassan HabibPhoto verified

                          wishing you the best, Julián. Your post was clear and honest

                          • Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

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