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

Lawrence lost an espresso machine and grinder to the demolition of the market and needs $3,100 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

🇺🇸 California, United States1,968 views
Lawrence L. Williamson
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Fresno
For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Fresno. In August, 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 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 3 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 $3,100 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,550 • Shop repairs and licensing: $230 • Working capital for the first month: $320 I hope life is good to you. - Lawrence
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Lawrence

  1. Quick update: $1,317 raised so far (42%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 30% now ($942). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the supplier and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Stay strong. My mother told me about this one. - New Delhi”

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    “Praying for you. Only $47 but hope it helps. - Istanbul”

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    “Hope things get better. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kathmandu”

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    “Rooting for you. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Narayanganj”

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  • Krit Rattapon Intharat

    Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Arlington

    • Công Phúc Truong

      Sending strength, Lawrence. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Julian Ruiz

        Praying for you, Lawrence. Hope this works out for you.

        • Danish Yasir Hanif

          Rooting for you, Lawrence. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings!

          • Mert Tekin

            Thinking of you and your family, Lawrence. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

            $2,447 raised of $3,100

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