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Paolo needs an espresso machine and grinder to reopen a roadside café
Paolo has run a roadside café for six years; a long illness and repossession destroyed the equipment, and $2,150 will put it back on its feet.
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For six years I have run a roadside café in Rome. In August, 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 1 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.
I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go.
Where the $2,150 goes:
• Replacing an espresso machine and grinder: $950
• Initial stock: coffee and pastries: $470
• Shop repairs and licensing: $290
• Working capital for the first month: $440
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Paolo
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sending love, Paolo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Rome.
Thinking of you, Paolo. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up
Small businesses are the heart of Rome. Hope you're open again soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
sending good thoughts, Paolo. Hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Rome.
So sorry you're going through this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
best of luck. Hope the shop reopens soon. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Thanks for sharing this, Paolo. This could happen to any of us. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this, Paolo. Hope this works out for you. Blessings
You're not alone, Paolo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier
hope things get better soon. Small businesses are the heart of Rome. Hope you're open again soon
Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Rome
Stay strong. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Rome.
Keep going, Paolo. I hope things turn around soon. After 14 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending love, Paolo. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
So sorry you're going through this. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Bacoor.