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Justine needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Justine lost an espresso machine and grinder to a long illness and repossession and needs $2,750 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For nine years I have run a roadside café in Montpellier. In December, 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 Saturday, and I employed 1 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 $2,750 goes:
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $430
• Working capital for the first month: $600
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,720
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Justine
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Justine.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. initial stock: coffee and pastries comes first ($430) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Stay strong. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Montpellier.
it takes guts to ask. Well done. After 18 years in engineering I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care
Sending strength, Justine. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
sending strength. Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Take care. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Montpellier
this could happen to any of us. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Rajkot.