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

Marijke lost an espresso machine and grinder to a long illness and repossession and needs $3,900 to reopen a roadside café and support the family.

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Marijke Corrie Vos
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Breda
For twelve years I have run a roadside café in Breda. In July, 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 Wednesday, and I employed 3 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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 $3,900 goes: • Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $2,350 • Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $590 • Shop repairs and licensing: $660 • Working capital for the first month: $300 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Marijke
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Marijke

  1. Quick update: $312 raised so far (8%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

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  • Nneka Chioma Danjuma 🇳🇬 · $25

    “Sending love. Thought of Marijke all day after reading this. - Lagos”

  • Lawrence J. Norris 🇦🇺 · $10
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  • Ananya R. Goyal 🇨🇦 · $5

    “Sending love. My colleague told me about this one. - Gatineau”

  • Fernanda Fernanda Leite 🇧🇷 · $30
  • Vihaan F. Sidhu 🇺🇸 · $36.50
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  • Thulani J. Pienaar 🇿🇦 · $100
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  • Gita Elsa Rahman 🇮🇩 · $200
  • Maya Sunita Khadka 🇳🇵 · $20

    “Praying for you. Thought of Marijke all day after reading this. - Dharan”

  • Odhiambo Karanja Kamau 🇰🇪 · $75

    “Sending love. Hope the September deadline works out. - Kikuyu”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Mona Hana Sarkis 🇸🇦 · $20
  • Genesis F. Booker 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Danjuma Samuel Danjuma 🇳🇬 · $5
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3.0(4 reviews)

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  • Lavanya D. Iyengar🇮🇳Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

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

  • Nuria D. Herrera🇦🇷Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Ana W. González🇨🇴Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Hugo J. Bravo🇺🇸Verified donor
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

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  • Girma BekeleID verified

    Good luck, Marijke. Hope you make a strong comeback

    • Nadeem Zeeshan Awan

      Rooting for you, Marijke. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

      • Kamini S. Singh

        Thanks for sharing this, Marijke. Hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours

        • Leonardo Cláudio FerreiraQuestion

          how is Marijke doing now?

          • Ivy Schmidt

            you're not alone. Hope the shop reopens soon.

            • Lloyd N. Harris

              It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Madina.

              • Şule Bozkurt

                Rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Embakasi

                • Dewi Hani PratamaAddress verified

                  Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier

                  $943.50 raised of $3,900

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