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Manit needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Manit lost an espresso machine and grinder to a long illness and repossession and needs $700 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.
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For fifteen years I have run a roadside café in Bangkok. In May, 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 Friday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 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 $700 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $370
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $80
• Shop repairs and licensing: $70
• Working capital for the first month: $180
With deep gratitude,
Manit
Updates from Manit
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($185). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($180). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from Bangkok: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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