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

Luana lost an espresso machine and grinder to a break-in and needs $900 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

🇧🇷 Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil333 views

Luana Renata Rodrigues

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Porto Alegre

For three years I have run a roadside café in Porto Alegre. In August, a break-in took an espresso machine and grinder. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 4 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 $900 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $390 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $200 • Shop repairs and licensing: $110 • Working capital for the first month: $200 Thanks for reading all this.

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