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Mukesh needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
A roadside café in Hialeah needs help replacing an espresso machine and grinder after a fire in the building.
🇺🇸 Hialeah, Florida, United States209 views
For nine years I have run a roadside café in Hialeah. In June, a fire in the building 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 12 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 $2,700 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $1,250
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $340
• Shop repairs and licensing: $520
• Working capital for the first month: $590
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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hang in there, Mukesh. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Hialeah!
Thank you. If you're in Hialeah I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
sending good thoughts, Mukesh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Please keep us posted
Praying for you. Shared it with a few friends. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care